1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2008 Ford F-450
To start off, 2008 Ford F-450 is newer by 46 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford F-450 (350 HP @ 3000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Ford F-450 (881 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2008 Ford F-450 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 | 2008 Ford F-450 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 407 | F-450 |
Year Released | 1962 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 6400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 881 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 6670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 4390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 144 L |