1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1972 Ford LTD
To start off, 1972 Ford LTD is newer by 5 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 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 52 more horse power than 1972 Ford LTD. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford LTD weights approximately 95 kg more than 1967 Bristol 409.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford LTD. (376 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1972 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 409 | LTD |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 83 L |
