1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2009 Ford F-450
To start off, 2009 Ford F-450 is newer by 40 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 6,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-450. (326 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-450.
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, 2009 Ford F-450 (814 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 411. (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 411. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford F-450 has manual transmission. 2009 Ford F-450 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2009 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 6400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 6670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 4390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 144 L |
