1948 Bristol 401 vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger is newer by 59 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 401. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 401.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Bristol 401 | 2007 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Ranger |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 59 L |