1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental 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 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 145 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412.
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 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | 412 | Continental |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6554 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 | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |
