1996 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1996 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (280 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1996 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Brooklands | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Brooklands | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2430 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
