1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. 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 156 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 410 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |