1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1979 Ford Escort
To start off, both 1979 Bristol 412 and 1979 Ford Escort were released in the same year (1979). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 126 more horse power than 1979 Ford Escort. (45 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 815 kg more than 1979 Ford Escort. 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Escort. (60 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Escort. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Escort 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 | 1979 Ford Escort | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Escort |
Year Released | 1979 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 60 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2410 mm |