1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 19 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 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (162 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 482 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, 1972 Ford Torino (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1972 Ford Torino has automatic transmission and 1953 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1953 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Ford Torino will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1707 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
