1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2000 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 22 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 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Excursion (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1580 kg more than 1978 Bristol 412. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Bristol 412. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Bristol 412. (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2000 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 3270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3490 mm |
