1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1989 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1989 Toyota Model F is newer by 30 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 12 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Model F weights approximately 34 kg more than 1959 Bristol 406.
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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1959 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Model F. 1989 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 1959 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1959 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1989 Toyota Model F | |
Make | Bristol | Toyota |
Model | 406 | Model F |
Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1812 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |