1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2008 Ford Fiesta is newer by 29 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 580 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Because 1979 Bristol 412 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2008 Ford Fiesta 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 | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1979 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1594 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 366 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2490 mm |