1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1964 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1964 Ford GT 40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 361 kg more than 1964 Ford GT 40.
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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 1964 Ford GT 40 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | GT 40 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2420 mm |
