1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1982 Ferrari 126
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 126 is newer by 26 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 126 (573 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 472 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 126 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 126.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1982 Ferrari 126 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 405 | 126 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 573 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |