1966 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Cadillac CTS
To start off, 2012 Cadillac CTS is newer by 46 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, 2012 Cadillac CTS (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 178 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 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac CTS. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac CTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Bristol 409 | 2012 Cadillac CTS | |
| Make | Bristol | Cadillac |
| Model | 409 | CTS |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4877 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1842 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
