1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1956 Bristol 405
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Bristol 405 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Bristol 405 (101 HP) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Bristol 405 weights approximately 118 kg more than 1968 Austin A 60. 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, 1956 Bristol 405 (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 Bristol 405 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1956 Bristol 405 | |
Make | Austin | Bristol |
Model | A 60 | 405 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 101 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 72 L |