1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 406 | 400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |