1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 61 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 573 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 435 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 105 L |
