1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1977 Ford Maverick
To start off, 1977 Ford Maverick is newer by 26 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Maverick (83 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ford Maverick weights approximately 35 kg more than 1951 Bristol 401. 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, 1977 Ford Maverick (205 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1977 Ford Maverick will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1977 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Maverick |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3272 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
