2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,598 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 (600 HP) has 353 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 weights approximately 1405 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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 Exp Speed 8 (651 Nm) has 406 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Bentley Exp Speed 8 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Exp Speed 8 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3598 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 247 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
