1954 Bristol 405 vs. 1982 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Ford Escort is newer by 28 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, 1982 Ford Escort (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1954 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Bristol 405 weights approximately 316 kg more than 1982 Ford Escort.
Because 1954 Bristol 405 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Escort. (137 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Bristol 405 | 1982 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Escort |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 169 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 924 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |