1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1942 Morris Ten Four
To start off, 1951 Bristol 401 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Morris Ten Four. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Morris Ten Four would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 289 kg more than 1942 Morris Ten Four.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1942 Morris Ten Four | |
| Make | Bristol | Morris |
| Model | 401 | Ten Four |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1942 |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1140 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2390 mm |
