1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1975 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1975 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 4,096 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ford Fairlane (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 225 kg more than 1950 Bristol 401. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1975 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4096 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |
