1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider (297 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1957 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
