1992 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 1070 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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.
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1992 Bristol Beaufighter | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Beaufighter | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2260 mm |