1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1989 Morgan 4
To start off, 1989 Morgan 4 is newer by 39 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, 1989 Morgan 4 (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Morgan 4 should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1989 Morgan 4.
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, 1950 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Morgan 4. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 401 | 1989 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Bristol | Morgan |
Model | 401 | 4 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |