1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1998 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1998 Ford Mustang is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1998 Ford Mustang. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1998 Ford Mustang. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1998 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 407 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
