1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1957 Ferrari 246

To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 246 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 144 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 246. (277 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1890 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246. 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 1957 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 246 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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