1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 308. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 308. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1982 Ferrari 308 has manual transmission. 1982 Ferrari 308 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 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
| 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
