1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1973 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 312 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 312 (478 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 312.
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 1973 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 312 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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1973 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 407 | 312 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |