1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP) has 105 more horse power than 1965 Ford Corsair. (66 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1965 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 710 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair. 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ford Corsair. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Corsair |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 66 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |
