1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 385 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
