1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 790 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 404 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 120 L |
