1981 Bristol 412 vs. 1956 Ford F
To start off, 1981 Bristol 412 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 356 kg more than 1981 Bristol 412.
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. 1981 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford F has manual transmission. 1956 Ford F will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Bristol 412 | 1956 Ford F | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 412 | F |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 156 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2046 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |
