1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 152 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 407 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
