1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider

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 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 125 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1600 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider. 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. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider 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.

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