1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 28 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) has 17 more horse power than 1981 Ford Granada. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 195 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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Granada. (119 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 404 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 404 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
