1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2000 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang is newer by 21 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, 2000 Ford Mustang (187 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 298 kg more than 2000 Ford Mustang.
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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Mustang. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 2000 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1392 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2580 mm |