1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1991 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1991 Ford Fairlane is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (161 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1991 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 11 kg more than 1961 Bristol 407.
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 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ford Fairlane. (311 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1991 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 407 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3949 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 311 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
