1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1960 Morgan 4 is newer by 5 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 66 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 560 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1955 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 405 | 4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |