1950 Bristol 450 vs. 1986 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1986 Ford Sierra is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ford Sierra (202 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 450. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Sierra weights approximately 450 kg more than 1950 Bristol 450. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Bristol 450 | 1986 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 450 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1950 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 116 L |