1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1976 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1976 Ford Cortina is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 1976 Ford Cortina. (91 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1976 Ford Cortina. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Cortina. (122 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1976 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |