1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 2,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford 17 (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford 17 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 Ford 17.
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, 1968 Ford 17 (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | 17 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 41 L |
