1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F1 89. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F1 89 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1935 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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 1989 Ferrari F1 89 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F1 89 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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1997 Bentley Continental | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2860 mm |