1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1970 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 312 (430 HP) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Bentley Turbo. (396 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1997 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 785 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 312.
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 Turbo has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 312 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.
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1997 Bentley Turbo | 1970 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 312 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 430 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 1 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1610 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |