1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 1032 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 411 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1973 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2260 mm |