1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 45 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 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 671 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 263 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |
