1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 LM.
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 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1964 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 403 | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1954 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |