1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 64 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 3,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (362 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 534 kg more than 1948 Bristol 400. 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (533 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1948 Bristol 400 has manual transmission. 1948 Bristol 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 400 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 533 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 68 L |
