1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 12 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 3,249 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Plymouth Barracuda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (101 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Plymouth Barracuda weights approximately 145 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, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Plymouth Barracuda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | |
Make | Bristol | Plymouth |
Model | 406 | Barracuda |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3249 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1405 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |