1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1971 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental is newer by 12 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 944 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406. 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, 1971 Lincoln Continental (465 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1971 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | 406 | Continental |
Year Released | 1959 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 7536 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |