1981 Bristol 412 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1981 Bristol 412 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Bristol 412 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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. 1981 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Bristol 412 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | 412 | 312 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 503 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |