1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 38 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 105 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 407 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2590 mm |
