1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1995 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1995 Ford Scorpio is newer by 40 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ford Scorpio (114 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 331 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, 1995 Ford Scorpio (270 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1995 Ford Scorpio | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 403 | Scorpio |
Year Released | 1955 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 87 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1556 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |