1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1968 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1968 Ford Zephyr is newer by 19 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Zephyr (81 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Zephyr should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 29 kg more than 1949 Bristol 401. 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, 1968 Ford Zephyr (153 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 401 | 1968 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1949 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 81 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1254 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |