1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1963 Ford Cortina is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Bristol 406 (91 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 37 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (85 Nm). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 174 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 77.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 36 L |