1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2008 Ford Territory
To start off, 2008 Ford Territory is newer by 57 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 3,982 cc, 2008 Ford Territory is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Territory weights approximately 845 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400.
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, 2008 Ford Territory (380 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Territory will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400. 2008 Ford Territory 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. 2008 Ford Territory will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 2008 Ford Territory | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 400 | Territory |
Year Released | 1951 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3982 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 125 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2015 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |