1998 Bentley Continental vs. 2010 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 599 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 599 (611 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 762 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 599.
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. 1998 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 599 has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 599 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 | 2010 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 599 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 611 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1688 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |