1964 Bristol 408 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (222 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 85 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Fairlane. (388 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
