1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1979 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 312 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 312 (508 HP @ 12300 RPM) has 293 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 995 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 312.
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 1979 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 312 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 | 1979 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 409 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 12300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2130 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
