1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1978 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1978 Lancia Stratos is newer by 11 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 28 more horse power than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1978 Lancia Stratos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1978 Lancia Stratos. 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 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Lancia Stratos. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Lancia Stratos. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1978 Lancia Stratos has manual transmission. 1978 Lancia Stratos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 1978 Lancia Stratos | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 409 | Stratos |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2419 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
