1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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 603 (333 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari Dino. (226 Nm). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari Dino. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1974 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1974 Ferrari Dino 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 603 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |
