1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 34 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 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 429 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 403 | F40 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 120 L |