1999 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1999 Bentley Arnage is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1142 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1999 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1999 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Arnage | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 570 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2322 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 100 L |
