1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 42 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 135 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
