2002 Bentley Continental T vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2002 Bentley Continental T is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Continental T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley Continental T (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley Continental T should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Continental T weights approximately 1572 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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, 2002 Bentley Continental T (875 Nm) has 620 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Continental T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2002 Bentley Continental T has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Continental T will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Continental T | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental T | GTO |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6749 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2410 mm |