1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (330 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ford Mustang weights approximately 15 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, 1971 Ford Mustang (503 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang 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 | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 330 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 503 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 75 L |