1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1958 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1958 Ford 12 M is newer by 9 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 42 more horse power than 1958 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1958 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
