1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 311 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 407 | 400 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |