1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1990 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1990 Ford Corsair is newer by 39 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 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ford Corsair (111 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Bristol 401 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1990 Ford Corsair.
Because 1951 Bristol 401 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1951 Bristol 401. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Ford Corsair, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Ford Corsair (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 401. 1990 Ford Corsair 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. 1990 Ford Corsair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1990 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1130 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |