1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1956 Ford Prefect
To start off, both 1956 Bristol 405 and 1956 Ford Prefect were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1956 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1956 Ford Prefect. 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1956 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |