1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 California
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 365 California is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 California (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 California should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 California.
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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. (363 Nm). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 California. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 365 California has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 365 California 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 | 1967 Ferrari 365 California | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 408 | 365 California |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 133 L |
