1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F40 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 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 410 | F40 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 120 L |