1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1951 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Taunus 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 181 more horse power than 1951 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 770 kg more than 1951 Ford Taunus. 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. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Taunus 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 | 1951 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 410 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2390 mm |
