1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado 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 6,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1970 Oldsmobile Toronado | |
Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
Model | 409 | Toronado |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 6967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |