1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1974 Mazda 818
To start off, 1974 Mazda 818 is newer by 8 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1974 Mazda 818. (68 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mazda 818. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1974 Mazda 818. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mazda 818. (92 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mazda 818.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 1974 Mazda 818 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 409 | 818 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2320 mm |
