1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1954 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |