1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Ford Consul
To start off, 1962 Ford Consul is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1962 Ford Consul. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 343 kg more than 1962 Ford Consul. 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, 1949 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ford Consul. (100 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1962 Ford Consul | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Consul |
Year Released | 1949 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 65.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |