1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 49 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 62 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 80 L |
