1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1947 Ferrari 125

To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1700 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. 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. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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