1958 Bristol 405 vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 45 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 535 kg more than 1958 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 2003 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 221 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1777 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 75 L |