1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 53 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 5,406 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 274 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 323 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 2009 Ford E-350 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. 2009 Ford E-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Bristol 405 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 405 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5406 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 132 L |
