1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 567 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 401 | 599 |
Year Released | 1948 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 105 L |