1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1980 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 312 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 312.
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 1980 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1980 Ferrari 312 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 | 1980 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 408 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
