1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 23 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 403 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 403 (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (56 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 403 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 175 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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, 1953 Bristol 403 (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 403 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 87 L |
