1952 Bristol 401 vs. 1997 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1997 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 45 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 4,599 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 395 kg more than 1952 Bristol 401.
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:
1952 Bristol 401 | 1997 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 401 | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1952 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2880 mm |