1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1992 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Ford Fairlane is newer by 37 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 3,948 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ford Fairlane (161 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 370 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, 1992 Ford Fairlane (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 1992 Ford Fairlane 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. 1992 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 403 | 1992 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
