1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1994 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1994 Ford Fairlane is newer by 39 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 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Fairlane (198 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 385 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, 1994 Ford Fairlane (348 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 1994 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. 1994 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 403 | 1994 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 198 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 348 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1610 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 |
