1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1978 Mazda 929
To start off, 1978 Mazda 929 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1978 Mazda 929. (90 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1978 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1978 Mazda 929. 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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Mazda 929. (160 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1978 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 407 | 929 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 80.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |