1948 Bristol 401 vs. 1985 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 37 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Bristol 401 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Bristol 401 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1985 Ford Meteor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1948 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1948 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 1985 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1948 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |