1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2005 Ford Econovan
To start off, 2005 Ford Econovan is newer by 26 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 81 more horse power than 2005 Ford Econovan. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Econovan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2005 Ford Econovan. 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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Econovan. (138 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Econovan. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2005 Ford Econovan has manual transmission. 2005 Ford Econovan 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 | 2005 Ford Econovan | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Econovan |
Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1870 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2210 mm |