2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT

To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 160 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Bristol Fighter 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
Make Bristol Ferrari
Model Fighter 250 GT
Year Released 2005 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7992 cc 2953 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 518 HP 260 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 314 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 5000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 mm 58.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1315 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 105 L 100 L


 

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