1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 23 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) has 44 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 57 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |