1978 Bristol 412 vs. 2009 Jaguar XF
To start off, 2009 Jaguar XF is newer by 31 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, 2009 Jaguar XF (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1978 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Jaguar XF should accelerate faster than 1978 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Bristol 412 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2009 Jaguar XF.
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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Jaguar XF. (293 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1978 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Jaguar XF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Bristol 412 | 2009 Jaguar XF | |
| Make | Bristol | Jaguar |
| Model | 412 | XF |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 293 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1679 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2920 mm |
