1953 Bristol 403 vs. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 25 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (138 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 435 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, 1978 Ford Crown Victoria (353 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 1978 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 403 | 1978 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 403 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1953 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |