1961 Bristol 406 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 44 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, 1961 Bristol 406 (92 HP @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 406 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 42 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 406 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 80 L |
