1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2000 Ford TL-50

To start off, 2000 Ford TL-50 is newer by 34 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 87 more horse power than 2000 Ford TL-50. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford TL-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2000 Ford TL-50. 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, 2000 Ford TL-50 (570 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm). This means 2000 Ford TL-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409.

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