2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 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 222 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Fighter | 330 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 90 L |