1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2009 Ford E-350
To start off, 2009 Ford E-350 is newer by 33 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, 2009 Ford E-350 (255 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-350 should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 740 kg more than 2009 Ford E-350.
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, 2009 Ford E-350 (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 2009 Ford E-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | E-350 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5408 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 12 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3510 mm |
