1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 45 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408. 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, 2008 Ferrari 612 (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 612 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 612 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 | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 408 | 612 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 478 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 587 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
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 | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 350 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 105 L |