2005 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Ferrari F512 M

To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F512 M would be higher. At 7,255 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari F512 M. (376 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari F512 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 935 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F512 M. 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) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F512 M. (719 Nm). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F512 M. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F512 M 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.

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