1968 AMC AMX vs. 1965 Bristol 409
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 6,386 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 AMC AMX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 AMC AMX (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 AMC AMX should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 223 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX.
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, 1968 AMC AMX (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 AMC AMX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 AMC AMX | 1965 Bristol 409 | |
| Make | AMC | Bristol |
| Model | AMX | 409 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6386 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.8 mm | 98.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2910 mm |
