1950 Bristol 401 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Bristol 401 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 401 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2720 mm |
