1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1966 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1966 Ford Zephyr is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1946 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1966 Ford Zephyr. (88 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1946 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 520 kg more than 1946 Bristol 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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bristol 450 | 1966 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 450 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1946 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 88 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.4 mm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2940 mm |