1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 44 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, 2011 Ford F-150 (302 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford F-150 weights approximately 726 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford F-150. (376 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 409 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 376 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 98 L |
