2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 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 194 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. (227 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1740 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 125 F1. 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 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 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.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Bentley Continental | 1950 Ferrari 125 F1 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 125 F1 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 227 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2170 mm |