1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1957 Ford Consul
To start off, 1957 Ford Consul is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Ford Consul. (51 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 90 kg more than 1957 Ford Consul. 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, 1957 Ford Consul (127 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1957 Ford Consul will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1957 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Consul |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 47 L |