1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1979 Lincoln Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,554 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 165 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412.
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 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lincoln Continental. (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Bristol 412 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | 412 | Continental |
Year Released | 1978 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6554 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 101.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2990 mm |