1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 255 kg more than 1956 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 405 | 330 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 90 L |