1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
