1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 50 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (355 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1963 Bristol 408. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1963 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 760 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (515 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5888 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3683 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
