1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1990 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 1990 Ford Aerostar is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 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 28 more horse power than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 280 kg more than 1990 Ford Aerostar. 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 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1990 Ford Aerostar | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Aerostar |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2977 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 78.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3030 mm |