1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1979 Ford Taunus is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 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) has 207 more horse power than 1979 Ford Taunus. (57 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 692 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus. 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Taunus. (92 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Taunus. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus 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 | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6556 cc | 1293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 57 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2580 mm |
