1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1953 Ford 12 M is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1950 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |