1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1984 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 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 25 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari 400 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 | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 411 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 120 L |
