1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1983 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 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, 1983 Ferrari 208 (153 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1983 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 406 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1983 |
| 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 | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1305 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 |
