1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Mazda Familia
To start off, both 1967 Bristol 409 and 1967 Mazda Familia 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 166 more horse power than 1967 Mazda Familia. (49 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1967 Mazda Familia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mazda Familia. (79 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1967 Mazda Familia | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 409 | Familia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 57 L |
