1954 Bristol 405 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 405 | 360 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 288 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 95 L |