1977 Bristol 412 vs. 2004 Ford F-150
To start off, 2004 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ford F-150 (200 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1977 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1977 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford F-150 weights approximately 435 kg more than 1977 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, 1977 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford F-150. (343 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1977 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Bristol 412 | 2004 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | F-150 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3200 mm |