1962 Bristol 407 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 48 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Bristol 407. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Bristol 407. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford F-350 has manual transmission. 2010 Ford F-350 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 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 407 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1940 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 144 L |
