1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1989 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1989 Ford Fiesta is newer by 38 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, 1989 Ford Fiesta (110 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Fiesta should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 252 kg more than 1989 Ford Fiesta.
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, 1989 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1989 Ford Fiesta (138 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1989 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1951 | 1989 |
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 | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 918 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |