1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 19 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (153 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 208 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 | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 408 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 74 L |
