2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 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 66 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 998 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB 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 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 78 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 110 L |
