1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 44 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 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 245 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2006 Ferrari 612 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 | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 407 | 612 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |