1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 45 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 351 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 230 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
