1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 322 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 330 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, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 405 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
