1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Ford Galaxie
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Galaxie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Galaxie would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Galaxie weights approximately 158 kg more than 1979 Bristol 412.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Bristol 412 | 1959 Ford Galaxie | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Galaxie |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5436 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1848 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |
