1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1955 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1959 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,260 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 121 kg more than 1955 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1959 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ford Zephyr. (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1955 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 40 L |