1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 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 89 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (126 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1966 Ford Zephyr. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (235 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |