1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 35 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 2,303 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Bristol 401 (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Ford Sierra. (66 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Bristol 401 should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Bristol 401 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra. 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, 1952 Bristol 401 (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford Sierra. (142 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1952 Bristol 401 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Sierra |
Year Released | 1952 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2303 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2620 mm |