1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 411 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1969 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 100 L |