1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 24 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 22 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1956 Bristol 405 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Bristol 405. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Bristol 405 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Escort |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |