1954 Bristol 405 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 56 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 470 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405. 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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 405 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |