2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Fighter | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 787 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2700 mm |