2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1500 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Bentley Continental | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 195 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
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 | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 82 L |