1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 410 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 90 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1298 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 59 L |