1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1955 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1980 Bristol Britannia is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 142 kg more than 1955 Talbot T 26.
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. 1980 Bristol Britannia has automatic transmission and 1955 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1955 Talbot T 26 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol Britannia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol Britannia | 1955 Talbot T 26 | |
| Make | Bristol | Talbot |
| Model | Britannia | T 26 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4482 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1890 mm |
