1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1950 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1952 Bristol 401 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ford Zephyr. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ford Zephyr would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1950 Ford Zephyr. (57 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1950 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1950 Ford Zephyr. 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, 1950 Ford Zephyr (151 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1950 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1952 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2262 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2650 mm |