1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1966 Bristol 409
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. Both 1969 Bristol 410 and 1966 Bristol 409 are equipped with a 5,211 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 215 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 463 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1966 Bristol 409 | |
Make | Bristol | Bristol |
Model | 410 | 409 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5211 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 463 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 84.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 81 L |