1966 Alvis TF vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, both 1966 Alvis TF and 1966 Bristol 409 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Alvis TF.
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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Alvis TF | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | Alvis | Bristol |
| Model | TF | 409 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 247 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 81 L |
