1947 Bristol 450 vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1947 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1947 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bristol 450 weights approximately 268 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Bristol 450 | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 450 | 158 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
