1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1980 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 308 is newer by 19 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, 1980 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 301 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 308.
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 @ 2800 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 308. (260 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 308. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1980 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 308 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 | 1980 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 407 | 308 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1284 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |