1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 50 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), 2006 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 600 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, 2006 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2006 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| 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 | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 369 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2920 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |
