1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 34 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, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria (224 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 1146 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria. (359 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 2010 Ford Crown Victoria | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Crown Victoria |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
