1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1978 Ford Escort
To start off, 1978 Ford Escort is newer by 18 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 @ 4700 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1978 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 385 kg more than 1978 Ford Escort. 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 @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1978 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Escort |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |
