1965 Bristol 408 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 35 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1965 Bristol 408. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (588 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 408. (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 408. 1965 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 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 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 408 | 550 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 478 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 95 L |