1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1947 Ferrari 159S
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 159S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 159S would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 159S. (123 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 159S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 835 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 159S. 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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 159S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 159S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Bristol 408 | 1947 Ferrari 159S | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 408 | 159S |
Year Released | 1963 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1903 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 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 | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |