1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 181 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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.
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1953 Bristol 403 | 1954 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 403 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1953 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1044 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |