1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1958 Ford Consul
To start off, 1958 Ford Consul is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1958 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 151 kg more than 1958 Ford Consul. 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, 1955 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1958 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Consul |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1702 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 47 L |