1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1953 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1953 Ford Anglia. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 970 kg more than 1953 Ford Anglia. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 351 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Anglia. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Anglia. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1953 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1953 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1976 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2220 mm |