2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (401 HP @ 2150 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1530 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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, 2005 Bentley Continental (835 Nm @ 2150 RPM) has 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 212 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 159 L |
