1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy
To start off, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is newer by 2 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 4,493 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy (346 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 505 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy.
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 | 1951 Ferrari 375 Indy | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 401 | 375 Indy |
Year Released | 1949 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |