2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur vs. 1976 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 5,998 cc, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (602 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 355 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur weights approximately 1220 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 308. 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, 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur (750 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 460 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 308. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 308 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Bentley Continental Flying Spur | 1976 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
| Model | Continental Flying Spur | 308 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5998 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 602 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2585 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2560 mm |
