1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville
To start off, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 11 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 5,762 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 340 kg more than 1966 Bristol 409. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville. (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 De Tomaso Deauville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 1977 De Tomaso Deauville | |
| Make | Bristol | De Tomaso |
| Model | 409 | Deauville |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5762 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
