1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1964 Ford Zodiac
To start off, 1964 Ford Zodiac is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Ford Zodiac is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Zodiac (108 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Zodiac should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ford Zodiac weights approximately 10 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, 1964 Ford Zodiac (191 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zodiac will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1964 Ford Zodiac | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Zodiac |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |