1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1972 Ford Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Torino is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Torino (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Torino should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Torino weights approximately 480 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1972 Ford Torino (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Torino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1972 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4092 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 87 L |
