1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 33 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 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Bristol 411 (289 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1973 Bristol 411.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Five Hundred. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Five Hundred.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Bristol 411 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | Five Hundred |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 289 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2870 mm |
