1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 9 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (138 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 60 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410.
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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria. (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 410 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1969 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |