1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1986 Ford Capri is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol 412 weights approximately 508 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri.
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. 1980 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Bristol 412 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5896 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 101 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1182 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |
