1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 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 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | 330 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |