1955 Bristol 405 vs. 2009 Ford F-150
To start off, 2009 Ford F-150 is newer by 54 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford F-150 (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 405.
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, 2009 Ford F-150 (294 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 405. 2009 Ford F-150 has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford F-150 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 405 | 2009 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 98 L |
