2001 Bentley Continental vs. 1989 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 2001 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari Mondial 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 154 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (267 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Continental weights approximately 980 kg more than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 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 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari Mondial. 2001 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari Mondial 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 | 1989 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | Mondial |
Year Released | 2001 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6746 cc | 3186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 86 L |