1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1983 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ferrari 400. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1983 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1983 Ferrari 400 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 | 1983 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
