1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1963 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina 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 65 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ford Cortina has manual transmission. 1963 Ford Cortina 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 | 1963 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Cortina |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2500 mm |
