1960 Bristol 406 vs. 2002 MG TF
To start off, 2002 MG TF is newer by 42 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, 2002 MG TF (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 MG TF should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Bristol 406 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 MG TF.
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 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 MG TF. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 2002 MG TF | |
| Make | Bristol | MG |
| Model | 406 | TF |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
