1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 332 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 304 kg more than 1959 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, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1994 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 406 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
