1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 1970 Pontiac GTO is newer by 5 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 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 115 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1970 Pontiac GTO has manual transmission. 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | 409 | GTO |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 67 L |