1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1961 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1961 Ford Zodiac is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1961 Ford Zodiac. (76 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Zodiac. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1961 Ford Zodiac. 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, 1961 Ford Zodiac (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1961 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1191 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |