1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 362 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 411 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2460 mm |
