2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 100 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1576 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bentley Continental | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2150 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2454 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5360 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
