1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1957 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford Prefect would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Bristol 412 (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1957 Ford Prefect. (31 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 925 kg more than 1957 Ford Prefect. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2150 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ford Prefect. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford Prefect has manual transmission. 1957 Ford Prefect will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1957 Ford Prefect | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Prefect |
Year Released | 1979 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 31 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 71 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2150 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 63.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 92.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2220 mm |