1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1948 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1948 Ford Anglia. (23 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1948 Ford Anglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 950 kg more than 1948 Ford Anglia. 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Ford Anglia. (49 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Ford Anglia. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1948 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1948 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 1948 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 410 | Anglia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 23 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 49 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 56.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2290 mm |