1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 720 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 | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 450 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4097 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2950 mm |
