1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2005 Ford F-350
To start off, 2005 Ford F-350 is newer by 54 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford F-350 weights approximately 80 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, 2005 Ford F-350 (495 Nm) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 2005 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 495 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 106 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 110 L |