2002 Bentley State Limousine vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast

To start off, 2002 Bentley State Limousine is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley State Limousine is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bentley State Limousine (400 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (396 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bentley State Limousine should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley State Limousine weights approximately 1850 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 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 State Limousine (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2002 Bentley State Limousine will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast. 2002 Bentley State Limousine has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley State Limousine will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Bentley State Limousine 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
Make Bentley Ferrari
Model State Limousine 500 Superfast
Year Released 2002 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6750 cc 4963 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 400 HP 396 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 835 Nm 475 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4750 RPM
Engine Bore Size 104.1 mm 88 mm
Engine Stroke Size 99.1 mm 68 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 8.0:1 8.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 3390 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 6230 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 2010 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 3850 mm 2650 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 L 90 L


 

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