1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP) has 171 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (250 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1121 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 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 Continental (875 Nm) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (283 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Continental | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | Dino |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2924 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 250 HP |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71.1 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 | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |
