1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 34 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 512 M has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 512 M 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 | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 407 | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
