1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1968 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1968 Ford 12 M. (44 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 860 kg more than 1968 Ford 12 M. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 508 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 12 M. (80 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 1968 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1182 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
