1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1967 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1967 Ford GT 40 is newer by 14 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1967 Ford GT 40.
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) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1967 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 404 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 125 L |
