1951 Bristol 450 vs. 1968 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Bristol 450 (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (152 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Bristol 450 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 670 kg more than 1951 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Bristol 450 | 1968 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 450 | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5766 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 152 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
