1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1960 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Crown 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 139 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Crown. (76 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 250 kg more than 1960 Toyota Crown. 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 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Toyota Crown. (143 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1960 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 409 | Crown |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |