1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 745 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia.
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 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia 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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1976 Bristol 603 | 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 603 | 375 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 4555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |