1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 410 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
