1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 500 Mondial |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 735 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |