1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1977 Ford 2000
To start off, 1977 Ford 2000 is newer by 19 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 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Ford 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1977 Ford 2000. (99 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford 2000 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405.
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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford 2000. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford 2000.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1977 Ford 2000 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | 2000 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1257 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |