1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 409 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
