1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125S
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125S. (118 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 954 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S. 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. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1947 Ferrari 125S | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | 125S |
Year Released | 1976 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 756 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2430 mm |