1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1960 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1961 Bristol 406 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ford Anglia 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 57 more horse power than 1960 Ford Anglia. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1960 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 523 kg more than 1960 Ford Anglia. 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1960 Ford Anglia | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Anglia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 737 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 45 L |
