1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 14 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 763 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2330 mm |
