1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 55 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 545 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.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1951 Bristol 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1951 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2870 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 72 L |