1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1992 Ford Sierra is newer by 41 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, 1992 Ford Sierra (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ford Sierra should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 400 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra.
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, 1992 Ford Sierra (140 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ford Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |
