1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1994 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1994 Ford Mustang is newer by 18 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, 1994 Ford Mustang (317 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1994 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ford Mustang. (415 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 1994 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 415 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |
