2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bentley Continental (380 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250. 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. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 250 has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 250 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Bentley Continental | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 250 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2810 mm |