1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 206 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 206 (217 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 206 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206.
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 409 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 206 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 206 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 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 409 | 206 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |
