1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2000 Mazda Familia is newer by 35 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 109 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (106 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 775 kg more than 2000 Mazda Familia. 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia. 1965 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 2000 Mazda Familia has manual transmission. 2000 Mazda Familia 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 | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Bristol | Mazda |
Model | 409 | Familia |
Year Released | 1965 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 61 L |