2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 620 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 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 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 4822 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 552 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1830 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 118 L |
