1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1970 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1970 Maserati Indy is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Maserati Indy (288 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1970 Maserati Indy.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Maserati Indy. (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Maserati Indy. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1970 Maserati Indy has manual transmission. 1970 Maserati Indy 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 | 1970 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | Bristol | Maserati |
| Model | 409 | Indy |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
