1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1993 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1993 Ford Mustang is newer by 42 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 2,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Mustang (106 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ford Mustang weights approximately 35 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, 1993 Ford Mustang (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 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 | 1993 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1951 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2560 mm |