1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2002 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2002 Lincoln LS is newer by 35 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 7 more horse power than 2002 Lincoln LS. (208 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lincoln LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lincoln LS weights approximately 87 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lincoln LS. (278 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lincoln LS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2002 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 409 | LS |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
