1949 Bristol 402 vs. 1980 Ford Escort
To start off, 1980 Ford Escort is newer by 31 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 6 more horse power than 1980 Ford Escort. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 402 should accelerate faster than 1980 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Bristol 402 weights approximately 360 kg more than 1980 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1949 Bristol 402 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 Bristol 402. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Ford Escort, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ford Escort. (126 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Bristol 402 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Bristol 402 | 1980 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 402 | Escort |
Year Released | 1949 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 40 L |