2009 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 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 Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 736 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 2009 Bentley Brooklands has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Brooklands will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Brooklands | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Brooklands | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6761 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 530 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 1050 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 100 L |
