1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 24 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 406 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
