1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1972 Ford Escort
To start off, 1972 Ford Escort is newer by 22 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Ford Escort is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Escort (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Escort should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1972 Ford Escort.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Escort (146 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Escort will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1972 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Escort |
Year Released | 1950 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2400 mm |