1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1977 Ford Cortina
To start off, 1979 Bristol 412 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 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 63 more horse power than 1977 Ford Cortina. (108 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 580 kg more than 1977 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 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Cortina. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1977 Ford Cortina | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Cortina |
Year Released | 1979 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |