2006 Bentley Arnage vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2006 Bentley Arnage is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 6,752 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Bentley Arnage (400 HP) has 213 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1770 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2006 Bentley Arnage (835 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 629 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Bentley Arnage | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Arnage | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6752 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 187 HP |
| Torque | 835 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 88 L |
