1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1973 Bristol 411 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford Mustang (267 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 58 kg more than 1972 Ford Mustang.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (417 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Mustang 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 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 5753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 417 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2780 mm |
