1998 Bentley Turbo vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1998 Bentley Turbo is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Bentley Turbo. (395 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1998 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 855 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
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 Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bentley Turbo | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Turbo | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 800 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 90 L |