1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 27 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, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 312 kg more than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1989 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 407 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
