2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino

To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 244 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1410 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino. 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 688 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari Dino 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 1967 Ferrari Dino
Make Bentley Ferrari
Model Continental Dino
Year Released 2001 1967
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 6746 cc 1987 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 421 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 875 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 2200 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 57 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Top Speed 250 km/hour 225 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2450 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 5360 mm 4150 mm
Vehicle Width 1880 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2970 mm 2350 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 65 L


 

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