1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1988 Ferrari F1 88
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 is newer by 38 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 (612 HP @ 12000 RPM) has 540 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F1 88 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 685 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F1 88.
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 | 1988 Ferrari F1 88 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | F1 88 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 612 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 12000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2810 mm |
