1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1953 Ferrari 553 F2
To start off, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 (177 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 450 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 553 F2.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 450 | 1953 Ferrari 553 F2 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 450 | 553 F2 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1953 |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2170 mm |