1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Bristol 405 weights approximately 335 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1957 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1957 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1957 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |