1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1650 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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.
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1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Brooklands | 166 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 700 kg |