1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1954 Ferrari 625 F1
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 (247 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 450 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 625 F1.
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 450 | 1954 Ferrari 625 F1 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 450 | 625 F1 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2170 mm |