1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina is newer by 17 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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (105 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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, 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina (145 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 400 | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Lotus Cortina |
Year Released | 1949 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.8 mm |
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 | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |