1949 Bristol 400 vs. 2004 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 55 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 4,603 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP) has 160 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 400. (79 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 832 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, 2004 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 2004 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 400. 2004 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 400 | 2004 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 400 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4603 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 239 HP |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2002 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |
