1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1953 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
