1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial (161 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 750 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
