2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa

To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 795 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Fighter 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
Make Bristol Ferrari
Model Fighter 500 Testarossa
Year Released 2003 1960
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 1985 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 518 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 206 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 680 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2260 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 88 L


 

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