1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1977 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1977 Ferrari Dino is newer by 16 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, 1977 Ferrari Dino (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1977 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari Dino. (264 Nm). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari Dino. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1977 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1977 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 407 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2925 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1329 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
