1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 41 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 357 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 530 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 400 | 456 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |