1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1948 Maserati A6GCS

To start off, 1961 Bristol 407 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Maserati A6GCS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Maserati A6GCS would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 965 kg more than 1948 Maserati A6GCS. 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. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1948 Maserati A6GCS has manual transmission. 1948 Maserati A6GCS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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