1951 Bristol 400 vs. 2010 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2010 Ford Mustang is newer by 59 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford Mustang (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Mustang weights approximately 433 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, 2010 Ford Mustang (440 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 400 | 2010 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1877 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 61 L |
