1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1976 Morgan 4
To start off, 1976 Morgan 4 is newer by 18 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 1976 Morgan 4. (85 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1976 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Bristol 406 weights approximately 454 kg more than 1976 Morgan 4. 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 Bristol 406 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1976 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 406 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
