1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1989 Westfield ZEI
To start off, 1989 Westfield ZEI is newer by 23 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, 1989 Westfield ZEI (217 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Westfield ZEI should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 875 kg more than 1989 Westfield ZEI.
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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Westfield ZEI. (292 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Westfield ZEI. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1989 Westfield ZEI has manual transmission. 1989 Westfield ZEI 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 | 1989 Westfield ZEI | |
| Make | Bristol | Westfield |
| Model | 409 | ZEI |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2340 mm |
