1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1977 Ford Granada
To start off, 1977 Ford Granada is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1977 Ford Granada.
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. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1977 Ford Granada has manual transmission. 1977 Ford Granada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1977 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 410 | Granada |
Year Released | 1969 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1325 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |