1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2008 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Morgan Aero 8.
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, 2008 Morgan Aero 8 (430 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 2008 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 406 | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
