1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1984 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1984 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 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 16 more horse power than 1984 Ford Sierra. (75 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Sierra.
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 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Sierra. (123 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1953 Bristol 404 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1984 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 404 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
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 | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 60 L |