1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1997 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1997 Ford Mustang is newer by 44 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bristol 404 weights approximately 104 kg more than 1997 Ford Mustang.
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, 1997 Ford Mustang (678 Nm) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm). This means 1997 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 | 1997 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 404 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 936 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
