1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2002 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2002 Ford Mustang is newer by 46 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ford Mustang (390 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Mustang weights approximately 242 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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, 2002 Ford Mustang (529 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2002 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1482 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |
