2009 Bentley Arnage vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial

To start off, 2009 Bentley Arnage is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 6,749 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Arnage (450 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Arnage should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1920 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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. 2009 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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