1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1982 Ford Granada
To start off, 1982 Ford Granada is newer by 21 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1982 Ford Granada. (69 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Granada weights approximately 110 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Granada. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 1982 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 65 L |
