1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1991 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1991 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 109 more horse power than 1991 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1991 Ford Mustang. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Bristol 408 | 1991 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 408 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |