1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1965 Jaguar Type S
To start off, 1965 Jaguar Type S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 3,440 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Jaguar Type S (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Jaguar Type S should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Jaguar Type S weights approximately 395 kg more than 1953 Bristol 403. 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, 1965 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1965 Jaguar Type S | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 403 | Type S |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3440 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |
