1952 Bristol 401 vs. 2012 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2012 Ford Mustang is newer by 60 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Mustang (412 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1952 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1952 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Mustang weights approximately 410 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, 2012 Ford Mustang (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Bristol 401.

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