1977 Bristol 412 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1977 Bristol 412 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ford Gran Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ford Gran Torino 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 76 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Bristol 412 weights approximately 9 kg more than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. 1977 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1972 Ford Gran Torino has manual transmission. 1972 Ford Gran Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1977 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |