1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1981 Ford Granada
To start off, 1981 Ford Granada is newer by 30 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 2,294 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ford Granada (112 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ford Granada should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Granada weights approximately 50 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, 1981 Ford Granada (177 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1981 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1981 Ford Granada has automatic transmission and 1951 Bristol 401 has manual transmission. 1951 Bristol 401 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Granada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 401 | 1981 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Granada |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 60.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
