1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 145 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
