1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1966 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1966 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari Dino. (188 Nm). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari Dino. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari Dino 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.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1966 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | Dino |
Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 188 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 57 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2350 mm |