1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125

To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 1035 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. 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. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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