1950 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1962 Bristol 407
To start off, 1962 Bristol 407 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 265 kg more than 1962 Bristol 407.
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. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1950 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1950 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bentley Mark VI | 1962 Bristol 407 | |
| Make | Bentley | Bristol |
| Model | Mark VI | 407 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4257 cc | 5129 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 |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |
