1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1984 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1984 Toyota Model F is newer by 26 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 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Model F. (87 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Model F weights approximately 70 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406.
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 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Model F. (162 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Model F. 1984 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1984 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 406 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
