1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1993 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari Mondial 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) has 125 more horse power than 1993 Ferrari Mondial. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1993 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 982 kg more than 1993 Ferrari Mondial. 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 1993 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1993 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1993 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | Mondial |
Year Released | 1997 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 296 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1468 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |