1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1965 Bristol 409 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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) has 166 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 377 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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) has 378 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina 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 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 36 L |