1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country (219 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Chrysler Town & Country should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 566 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country. (431 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1969 Chrysler Town & Country | |
Make | Bristol | Chrysler |
Model | 409 | Town & Country |
Year Released | 1967 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 6286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2166 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |