1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 16 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 9 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 402 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 402 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| 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 | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 45 L |
