1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1975 Ford Torino
To start off, 1978 Bristol 412 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Torino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Torino 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1975 Ford Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1975 Ford 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, 1978 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Torino. (250 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Torino. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ford Torino has manual transmission. 1975 Ford Torino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 1975 Ford Torino | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Torino |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4092 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 | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |
