1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 11 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 347 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 403 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
