1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, both 1964 Bristol 408 and 1964 Maserati 5000 GT were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 Maserati 5000 GT.
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 1964 Maserati 5000 GT has manual transmission. 1964 Maserati 5000 GT 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 | 1964 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 408 | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
