1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 603 | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 603 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 333 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |