2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bristol Fighter would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Bristol Fighter. (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 2005 Bristol Fighter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 130 kg more than 2005 Bristol Fighter. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ferrari 599. (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ferrari 599.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | Fighter | 599 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 105 L |
