1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 37 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | 458 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |