2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 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 167 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1322 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208. 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 546 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 208 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 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 | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |