1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 35 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Bristol 412. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti has manual transmission. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | 612 Scaglietti |
Year Released | 1979 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4902 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1956 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1344 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2949 mm |