1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125S

To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125S would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125S. (118 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 934 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125S. 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. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125S has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125S will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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