1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Ford Edge
To start off, 2010 Ford Edge is newer by 47 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, 2010 Ford Edge (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Edge should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Edge weights approximately 785 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 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Edge. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2010 Ford Edge | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Edge |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3500 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 | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3505 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
