1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (317 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1545 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Turbo | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1997 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 140 L |