1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1985 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1985 Jaguar XJS is newer by 22 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, 1985 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408. 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Jaguar XJS. (331 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Jaguar XJS. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1985 Jaguar XJS has manual transmission. 1985 Jaguar XJS 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 | 1985 Jaguar XJS | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 408 | XJS |
Year Released | 1963 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3590 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2600 mm |