1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 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 87 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 302 kg more than 2001 Ford 49. 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) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 410 | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 410 | 49 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2620 mm |