2003 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2003 Bentley Continental is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino 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 228 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (193 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1370 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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 Continental (876 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 651 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari Dino 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.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bentley Continental | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | Dino |
Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 60 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
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 | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 65 L |