1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 17 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 32 more horse power than 1976 Ford Taunus. (59 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus. 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 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 54 L |