1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 198 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 405 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 405 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 6500 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 | 1242 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
