1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1972 Ford Capri
To start off, 1972 Ford Capri is newer by 11 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1972 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 Ford Capri. 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Capri. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1972 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Capri |
Year Released | 1961 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2570 mm |