1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1965 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1965 Ford Zodiac is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 Bristol 403. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1965 Ford Zodiac (190 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 1965 Ford Zodiac has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Ford Zodiac will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1965 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 403 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |