1949 Bristol 400 vs. 1989 Ford Festiva
To start off, 1989 Ford Festiva is newer by 40 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 22 more horse power than 1989 Ford Festiva. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Festiva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 400 weights approximately 384 kg more than 1989 Ford Festiva. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Bristol 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Ford Festiva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1949 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Festiva. (100 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Festiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 1989 Ford Festiva | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Festiva |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1324 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2300 mm |
