1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1967 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1967 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1967 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1967 Ford Corsair. 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1967 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 408 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
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 | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |