2003 Bentley Azure vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2003 Bentley Azure is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 6,745 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Azure (402 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (232 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Azure weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 2003 Bentley Azure (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2003 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bentley Azure | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Azure | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6745 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 402 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
