2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 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 354 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 400. (306 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 290 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) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | Fighter | 400 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
