1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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 402 | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 402 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1949 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |