1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1976 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1976 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 11 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1976 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1976 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1965 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |