1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1969 Mazda Familia

To start off, both 1969 Bristol 410 and 1969 Mazda Familia were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1969 Mazda Familia. (57 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mazda Familia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1969 Mazda Familia. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 382 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mazda Familia. (81 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mazda Familia.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Bristol 410 1969 Mazda Familia
Make Bristol Mazda
Model 410 Familia
Year Released 1969 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5211 cc 985 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 215 HP 57 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 463 Nm 81 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1600 kg 790 kg
Vehicle Length 4920 mm 3710 mm
Vehicle Width 1740 mm 1470 mm
Vehicle Height 1510 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 81 L 55 L


 

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