1947 Austin A 125 vs. 1967 Bristol 409
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 125 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP) has 90 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 125. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 125 weights approximately 460 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409.
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. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1947 Austin A 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Austin A 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Austin A 125 | 1967 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Austin | Bristol |
| Model | A 125 | 409 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3990 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5200 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2910 mm |
