1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1981 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1981 Ford Fairlane is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1981 Ford Fairlane. 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Fairlane. (296 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1981 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 408 | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |