1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1987 Ferrari F40 is newer by 18 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1987 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari F40 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 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 411 | F40 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
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 | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 120 L |