1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect 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 61 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
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 | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2220 mm |