1980 Bristol 412 vs. 1989 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1989 Mercury Cougar is newer by 9 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.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bristol 412 | 1989 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 412 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1980 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5896 cc | 3799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 140 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2880 mm |