1953 Bristol 404 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 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 18 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (73 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ford Cortina weights approximately 74 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (117 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 404 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1114 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
