1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1999 Lincoln LS
To start off, 1999 Lincoln LS is newer by 49 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lincoln LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lincoln LS (249 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lincoln LS should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lincoln LS weights approximately 485 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, 1999 Lincoln LS (361 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Lincoln LS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1999 Lincoln LS | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 401 | LS |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |
