1954 Bristol 403 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 403 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 403 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 403 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |