2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO

To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1539 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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, 2001 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
Make Bentley Ferrari
Model Continental 250 GTO
Year Released 2001 1964
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 5500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.2 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 58.8 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 2454 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 2060 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2420 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 133 L


 

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