1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2011 Ford F-350
To start off, 2011 Ford F-350 is newer by 35 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-350 should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Ford F-350 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Ford F-350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 2011 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | F-350 |
Year Released | 1976 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3967 mm |