1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus 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 1,970 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Bristol 401 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 401 (72 HP) has 18 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1951 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Taunus |
Year Released | 1951 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 145 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2410 mm |