1955 Bristol 403 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bristol 403. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bristol 403 would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 300 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403.
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, 2009 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1955 Bristol 403 has manual transmission. 1955 Bristol 403 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Bristol 403 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 403 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
