1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1954 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1954 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1954 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |