1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1979 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1979 Ford Mustang is newer by 28 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 3,273 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ford Mustang (90 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 5 kg more than 1979 Ford Mustang.
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, 1979 Ford Mustang (209 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1979 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1979 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1220 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |