1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2005 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2005 Ford Ranger is newer by 57 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, 2005 Ford Ranger (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ranger weights approximately 77 kg more than 1948 Bristol 401. 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, 1948 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Ranger. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1948 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 401 | 2005 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| 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 | 1302 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 80 L |
