1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Jaguar MK IX
To start off, both 1958 Bristol 406 and 1958 Jaguar MK IX were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,781 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK IX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK IX (217 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK IX should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK IX weights approximately 545 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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 Jaguar MK IX (330 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK IX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1958 Jaguar MK IX | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 406 | MK IX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
