2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1980 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 208 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 (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1145 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 208. 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 (875 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 704 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 208. (171 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 208. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 208 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 | 1980 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental | 208 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 421 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 875 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2350 mm |
