1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, both 1957 Bristol 405 and 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica weights approximately 7 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 405 | 410 Superamerica |
Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |