2009 Bentley Azure vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Azure is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Azure is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Azure (493 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Azure should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 2009 Bentley Azure (738 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Azure will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 2009 Bentley Azure has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Azure will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Bentley Azure | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Azure | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2009 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 738 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 288 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5410 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |