1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 603. (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 603. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 653 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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 @ 1600 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari 208 has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari 208 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 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | 603 | 208 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
| 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 | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 74 L |
