1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2006 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2006 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 6 more horse power than 2006 Ford Mustang. (210 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Mustang weights approximately 130 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Mustang. (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Bristol 408 | 2006 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 408 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4014 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 100.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |