2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2005 Bentley Continental. (421 HP @ 2100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bentley Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1350 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari F40. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1992 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari F40 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 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | F40 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 2100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 120 L |