1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1982 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1982 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 32 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 592 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, 1982 Lincoln Town Car (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401. 1982 Lincoln Town Car has automatic transmission and 1950 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1950 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1982 Lincoln Town Car | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | 401 | Town Car |
Year Released | 1950 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1817 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2990 mm |