1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1970 Ford Maverick is newer by 16 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1970 Ford Maverick. (81 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Maverick. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ford Maverick weights approximately 20 kg more than 1954 Bristol 405.
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, 1970 Ford Maverick (175 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Bristol 405 | 1970 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
