1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 100 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 133 L |