1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2009 Ferrari 456M
To start off, 2009 Ferrari 456M is newer by 51 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari 456M (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 430 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Ferrari 456M (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2009 Ferrari 456M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 406 | 456M |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |
