1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1956 Ford Consul is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 402. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 402 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 402 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 402 (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 136 kg more than 1956 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 402 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 402 | Consul |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 47 L |
