1998 Bentley Azure vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1998 Bentley Azure is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1135 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1998 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 1998 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Azure | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| 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 | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
