1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1947 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1949 Bristol 450 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Bristol 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP) has 120 more horse power than 1947 Ford Taunus. (34 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Ford Taunus weights approximately 100 kg more than 1949 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Bristol 450 | 1947 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 450 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 34 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
