1972 Bristol 411 vs. 1986 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 120 kg more than 1972 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lincoln Town Car. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1972 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lincoln Town Car.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Bristol 411 | 1986 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 411 | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
