1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1955 Lancia D 50
To start off, 1963 Bristol 408 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia D 50 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Lancia D 50 (247 HP @ 8100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Lancia D 50 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 945 kg more than 1955 Lancia D 50.
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 1955 Lancia D 50 has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia D 50 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1955 Lancia D 50 | |
Make | Bristol | Lancia |
Model | 408 | D 50 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 640 kg |