1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1964 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1964 Ford Zephyr is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1964 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1964 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1964 Ford Zephyr (129 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 400 | 1964 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |