1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 27 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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 411. (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 550. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 550. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 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 | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 411 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 320 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 114 L |
