1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 20 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, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 554 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 1040 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari F1 156 has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari F1 156 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 | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 408 | F1 156 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 769 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 11000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
