1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is newer by 19 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 5,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 535 kg more than 1960 Bristol 406. 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1960 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1960 Bristol 406 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Bristol | Oldsmobile |
Model | 406 | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3030 mm |