1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Ford 12 M
To start off, both 1967 Bristol 409 and 1967 Ford 12 M were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1967 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 748 kg more than 1967 Ford 12 M. 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1967 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 80 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 125 L |