1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, both 1952 Bristol 401 and 1952 Ferrari 212 were released in the same year (1952). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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:
| 1952 Bristol 401 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 401 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2561 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |
