1996 Bentley Continental vs. 1994 Ferrari F512 M
To start off, 1996 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Ferrari F512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Ferrari F512 M would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1996 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bentley Continental weights approximately 995 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F512 M.
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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F512 M. (499 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F512 M. 1996 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F512 M 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 | 1994 Ferrari F512 M | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | F512 M |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 440 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 499 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
