1961 Bristol 406 vs. 1990 Morgan 4
To start off, 1990 Morgan 4 is newer by 29 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, 1990 Morgan 4 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 406 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1990 Morgan 4.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Morgan 4. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 406 | 1990 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 406 | 4 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |