1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1987 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1987 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 26 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Thunderbird (193 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Thunderbird should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 324 kg more than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
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) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Thunderbird. (91 Nm). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1987 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1961 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 91 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 79.4 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 936 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 116 L |