1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1951 Ferrari 212

To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 758 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.

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. 1982 Bristol Brigand has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Brigand will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1982 Bristol Brigand 1951 Ferrari 212
Make Bristol Ferrari
Model Brigand 212
Year Released 1982 1951
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5898 cc 2562 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 0 HP 169 HP
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 68 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.9 mm 58.8 mm
Top Speed 241 km/hour 187 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1758 kg 1000 kg
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 82 L 159 L