1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1985 Ford Granada
To start off, 1985 Ford Granada is newer by 34 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ford Granada (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Granada weights approximately 130 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, 1985 Ford Granada (151 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1985 Ford Granada | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Granada |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |