1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. 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 7 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 184 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1957 Jaguar MK VIII has manual transmission. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
Model | 409 | MK VIII |
Year Released | 1966 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5550 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1784 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 77 L |