1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 553 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 (256 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 553 F1.
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. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 has manual transmission. 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1954 Ferrari 553 F1 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 409 | 553 F1 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2170 mm |
