1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2010 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2010 Ford Explorer 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, 1963 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2010 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Explorer weights approximately 476 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Explorer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2010 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 2061 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4912 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 85 L |
