1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1962 Morgan 4
To start off, 1962 Morgan 4 is newer by 12 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 17 more horse power than 1962 Morgan 4. (55 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1962 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1962 Morgan 4. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1962 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Bristol | Morgan |
| Model | 401 | 4 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 55 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
