1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 21 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 1984 Ford Sierra. (59 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1984 Ford Sierra. 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 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (98 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ford Sierra has manual transmission. 1984 Ford Sierra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |
