1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 10 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 145 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1974 Ford Granada. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Granada. (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
