1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1989 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1989 Ford Sierra is newer by 31 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 5 more horse power than 1989 Ford Sierra. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ford Sierra weights approximately 8 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 (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Sierra. (174 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1989 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1128 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
