1961 Bristol 406 vs. 2003 Morgan 4
To start off, 2003 Morgan 4 is newer by 42 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, 2003 Morgan 4 (112 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Bristol 406. (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 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 288 kg more than 2003 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 2003 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 406 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 50 L |
