1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 America (296 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 America should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 America.
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. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 375 America has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1953 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 409 | 375 America |
Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 140 L |