2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT 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 104 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1240 kg more than 1956 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 Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bentley Continental | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| 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 | 2420 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2610 mm |
