2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 308 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 181 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 308. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1166 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308. 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 615 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 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 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 308 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6746 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |
