2000 Bentley Arnage vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2000 Bentley Arnage is newer by 41 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), 2000 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Arnage (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1082 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, 2000 Bentley Arnage (570 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Bentley Arnage | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Arnage | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
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 | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2130 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 100 L |