1955 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1977 Ford Cortina is newer by 22 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Cortina (108 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bristol 405 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1977 Ford Cortina.
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, 1977 Ford Cortina (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 405 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1955 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |