1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 29 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 405 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 285 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 | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2540 mm |