1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1970 Ford 12 M. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford 12 M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1970 Ford 12 M. 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford 12 M. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford 12 M.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1970 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | 12 M |
Year Released | 1977 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1305 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |