1978 Bristol 412 vs. 1999 Ascari Ecosse
To start off, 1999 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 21 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 442 kg more than 1999 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1999 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm). This means 1999 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412. 1978 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1999 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 1999 Ascari Ecosse 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 | 1999 Ascari Ecosse | |
| Make | Bristol | Ascari |
| Model | 412 | Ecosse |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 91.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1248 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
