1949 Bristol 401 vs. 1979 Mazda Montrose
To start off, 1979 Mazda Montrose is newer by 30 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, 1979 Mazda Montrose (75 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Mazda Montrose should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 401 weights approximately 157 kg more than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda Montrose. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda Montrose.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 401 | 1979 Mazda Montrose | |
| Make | Bristol | Mazda |
| Model | 401 | Montrose |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
