1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1979 Ford LTD is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD. 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford LTD. (302 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford LTD.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | LTD |
Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 302 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2910 mm |