1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider.
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 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider 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 | 1956 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 409 | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4100 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
