1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1974 Ford Granada
To start off, 1974 Ford Granada is newer by 13 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 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1974 Ford Granada. (71 HP @ 2900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Granada weights approximately 275 kg more than 1961 Bristol 406.
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, 1974 Ford Granada (245 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1974 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
