1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1970 Ford Maverick. 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 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Maverick. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
