1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is newer by 6 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 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 321 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 77 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1951 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 68 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |