1948 Bristol 400 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 48 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 400 weights approximately 84 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1996 Dodge Ram (447 Nm) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Bristol | Dodge |
| Model | 400 | Ram |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3020 mm |
