1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1988 Ford Meteor
To start off, 1988 Ford Meteor is newer by 37 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, 1951 Bristol 400 (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1988 Ford Meteor. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 400 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Because 1951 Bristol 400 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Bristol 400. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Ford Meteor, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1951 Bristol 400 (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1988 Ford Meteor | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Meteor |
Year Released | 1951 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |