1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1964 Bristol 408 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 408 | 375 America |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 140 L |
