1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 34 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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (247 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ford RS 200 should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200.
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, 1985 Ford RS 200 (293 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1985 Ford RS 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 293 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |