1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2010 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2010 Ford Ranger 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2010 Ford Ranger. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2010 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 263 kg more than 2010 Ford Ranger. 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 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ford Ranger. (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ford Ranger. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2010 Ford Ranger has manual transmission. 2010 Ford Ranger will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 2010 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1447 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5171 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1763 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3193 mm |
