1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 20 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 217 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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, 1958 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Capri |
Year Released | 1958 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |