1964 Bristol 408 vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 45 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Expedition (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Bristol 408. (216 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 1964 Bristol 408. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Bristol 408 weights approximately 619 kg more than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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, 2009 Ford Expedition (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Bristol 408. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Bristol 408.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Bristol 408 | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 408 | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 127 L |
