1949 Bristol 450 vs. 1989 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1989 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 40 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Bristol 450 (154 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1100 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 | 1989 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | 450 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1949 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2990 mm |