1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 35 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 79 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 132 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400.
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, 1986 Toyota Model F (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Model F will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Bristol | Toyota |
| Model | 400 | Model F |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2240 mm |
