1950 Bristol 401 vs. 2008 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2008 Ford Mustang is newer by 58 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Mustang (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Ford Mustang.
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, 2008 Ford Mustang (325 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 2008 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
