1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 19 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Ferrari 512 TR.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1995 Ferrari 512 TR has manual transmission. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR 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 | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 412 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
