1947 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 250 kg more than 1965 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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1947 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1947 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1947 Bentley Mark VI | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Mark VI | 409 |
| Year Released | 1947 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
