1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 17 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 140 more horse power than 1979 Peugeot 505. (75 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1979 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1979 Peugeot 505. 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 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Peugeot 505. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Peugeot 505. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1979 Peugeot 505 has manual transmission. 1979 Peugeot 505 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:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
| Make | Bristol | Peugeot |
| Model | 407 | 505 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
