1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1965 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1965 Ford Zephyr is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 72 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Zephyr. (128 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Zephyr.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1965 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1951 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |