1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1970 Ford Cortina is newer by 19 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Ford Cortina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Cortina (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Cortina should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Ford Cortina.
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, 1970 Ford Cortina (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Cortina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1951 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |