1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 13 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 119 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1982 Morgan 4 has manual transmission. 1982 Morgan 4 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 | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 410 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2450 mm |
