1961 Bristol 407 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 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 105 more horse power than 2005 Ford Ranger. (110 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 310 kg more than 2005 Ford Ranger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (257 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger. 1961 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1961 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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