1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 408 | 512 BB |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4942 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 110 L |