1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Bristol 408 (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (141 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1972 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (328 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1964 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
