1956 Bristol 405 vs. 1983 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1983 Toyota Model F is newer by 27 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 25 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Model F weights approximately 60 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 1983 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 405 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
