1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2008 Ford E-150
To start off, 2008 Ford E-150 is newer by 45 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, 2008 Ford E-150 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford E-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 508 kg more than 2008 Ford E-150.
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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford E-150. (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2008 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1077 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
