1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 10 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17.
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 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (148 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | 17 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |