1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 348 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE 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 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Brigand | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1982 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 235 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 230 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 | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 140 L |