2003 Bentley Continental vs. 2004 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2004 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bentley Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bentley Continental would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari Maranello (508 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2003 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bentley Continental weights approximately 775 kg more than 2004 Ferrari Maranello.
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 287 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari Maranello. 2003 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2004 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 2004 Ferrari Maranello 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 | 2004 Ferrari Maranello | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | Maranello |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 508 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 876 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
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 | 1675 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 105 L |