1949 Bristol 402 vs. 2000 Ford Artic

To start off, 2000 Ford Artic is newer by 51 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 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Artic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Artic (128 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1949 Bristol 402. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Artic should accelerate faster than 1949 Bristol 402. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Artic weights approximately 73 kg more than 1949 Bristol 402. 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, 2000 Ford Artic (325 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Bristol 402. (145 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Artic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Bristol 402. 2000 Ford Artic has automatic transmission and 1949 Bristol 402 has manual transmission. 1949 Bristol 402 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Ford Artic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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