1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1984 Toyota Cressida
To start off, 1984 Toyota Cressida is newer by 22 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 111 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Cressida. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 415 kg more than 1984 Toyota Cressida. 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Cressida. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Cressida.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1984 Toyota Cressida | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 407 | Cressida |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1972 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2650 mm |
