2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1947 Ferrari 125S
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 6,746 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125S. (118 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1694 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S. 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. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Bentley Continental | 1947 Ferrari 125S | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 125S |
Year Released | 2001 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 55 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 52.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 756 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 75 L |