1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1961 Morgan 4
To start off, 1961 Morgan 4 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Bristol 406 (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1961 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1961 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1961 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1961 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 406 | 4 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |