1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2004 Marcos TS
To start off, 2004 Marcos TS is newer by 26 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, 2004 Marcos TS (177 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Marcos TS should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 615 kg more than 2004 Marcos TS.
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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Marcos TS. (224 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Marcos TS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2004 Marcos TS | |
| Make | Bristol | Marcos |
| Model | 412 | TS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2544 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2230 mm |
