1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 35 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 406 (130 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1993 Ford Mustang. (106 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 140 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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (180 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 45 L |
