1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Bristol 404 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (45 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 258 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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 404 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (85 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 404 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 782 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
