1953 Bentley Mark VI vs. 1961 Bristol 407
To start off, 1961 Bristol 407 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 265 kg more than 1961 Bristol 407.
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. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1953 Bentley Mark VI has manual transmission. 1953 Bentley Mark VI will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bentley Mark VI | 1961 Bristol 407 | |
Make | Bentley | Bristol |
Model | Mark VI | 407 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4257 cc | 5130 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 215 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2910 mm |