2000 Bentley Continental vs. 1999 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2000 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari Maranello (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2000 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2000 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bentley Continental weights approximately 805 kg more than 1999 Ferrari Maranello.
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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari Maranello. 2000 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 1999 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 75 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 | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 114 L |
