1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1955 Ferrari D 50 is newer by 2 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 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 403 | D 50 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2290 mm |