1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1985 Ford Orion
To start off, 1985 Ford Orion is newer by 26 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 23 more horse power than 1985 Ford Orion. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Orion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Bristol 406 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1985 Ford Orion. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1959 Bristol 406 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1959 Bristol 406. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Orion, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Orion. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Orion.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1985 Ford Orion | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Orion |
Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
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 | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 64.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 55 L |