1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1968 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1968 Ford Mustang is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 7,010 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ford Mustang (335 HP) has 244 more horse power than 1953 Bristol 404. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1968 Ford Mustang (597 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 445 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1968 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 404 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7010 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 335 HP |
Torque | 152 Nm | 597 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 101.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |