1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2006 Lincoln LS
To start off, 2006 Lincoln LS is newer by 58 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 3,933 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lincoln LS (280 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lincoln LS weights approximately 541 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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, 2006 Lincoln LS (388 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2006 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 400 | LS |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| 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 | 1711 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
