1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 45 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (224 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 40 kg more than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Bristol | Subaru |
| Model | 409 | Forester |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1699 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 64 L |
