2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1253 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. 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 (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 444 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB 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 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 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 | 2450 kg | 1197 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 127 L |