1999 Bentley Continental vs. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1999 Bentley Continental is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Bentley Continental (422 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1177 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 1999 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. (323 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1999 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Bentley Continental | 1987 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
Make | Bentley | Ferrari |
Model | Continental | 328 GTS |
Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 3184 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 422 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 73.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 74 L |