1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1953 Ferrari 500 F2
To start off, both 1953 Bristol 403 and 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 (177 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 661 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 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:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1953 Ferrari 500 F2 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 403 | 500 F2 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 564 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2170 mm |
