1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1950 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1950 Ferrari 195 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,341 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 195 (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195.
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:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 1950 Ferrari 195 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 195 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 950 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2510 mm |
