1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1970 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1970 Lincoln Continental is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 7,534 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lincoln Continental (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 985 kg more than 1952 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, 1970 Lincoln Continental (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1970 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | 401 | Continental |
Year Released | 1952 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7534 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |