1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Continental 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 21 more horse power than 1999 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1999 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1000 kg more than 1999 Ferrari 360. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 502 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari 360. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari 360 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Continental | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 360 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 293 km/hour |
| 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 | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.1 L/100km | 17.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 95 L |
