1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2007 Ford Territory
To start off, 2007 Ford Territory is newer by 43 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, 2007 Ford Territory (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Territory should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Territory weights approximately 431 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Territory. (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1964 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Territory.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2007 Ford Territory | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Territory |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3984 cc |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 244 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 76 L |
