1957 Bristol 405 vs. 1968 Jaguar 240
To start off, 1968 Jaguar 240 is newer by 11 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 2,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Jaguar 240 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Jaguar 240 (131 HP @ 5550 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Jaguar 240 should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar 240 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1957 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, 1968 Jaguar 240 (204 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar 240 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Bristol 405 | 1968 Jaguar 240 | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 405 | 240 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 54 L |
