1998 Bentley Continental vs. 1995 Ferrari F512 M

To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Ferrari F512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Ferrari F512 M would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F512 M (440 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F512 M should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 680 kg more than 1995 Ferrari F512 M.

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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari F512 M. (500 Nm). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari F512 M. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari F512 M 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 1995 Ferrari F512 M
Make Bentley Ferrari
Model Continental F512 M
Year Released 1998 1995
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6750 cc 7255 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 440 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8250 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 500 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1770 kg
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2460 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 110 L


 

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