1953 Bristol 403 vs. 2010 Ford F-350
To start off, 2010 Ford F-350 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ford F-350 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ford F-350 (300 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 403. (86 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 403 weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 Ford F-350.
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, 2010 Ford F-350 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 403. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Bristol 403 | 2010 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | F-350 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 115 L |
