1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1952 Ford Consul
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1952 Ford Consul. 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 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul. 1976 Bristol 603 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1952 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1952 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 603 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
