1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1948 Morgan F Super
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Morgan F Super. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Morgan F Super would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1948 Morgan F Super. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1948 Morgan F Super.
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. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1948 Morgan F Super has manual transmission. 1948 Morgan F Super will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1948 Morgan F Super | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 409 | F Super |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1267 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
