1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1967 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1967 Ford Zephyr is newer by 18 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 80 kg more than 1949 Bristol 400. 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, 1967 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1967 Ford Zephyr | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Zephyr |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
