1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1958 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 Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 561 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bentley Continental | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
