1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1998 Dodge Ram

To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 33 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 42 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.

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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Ram has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Ram 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.

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