1996 Bentley Azure vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1996 Bentley Azure is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 6,747 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Azure. (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Azure. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1850 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1996 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Bentley Azure | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 312 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6747 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2570 mm |