1956 Bristol 405 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1956 Bristol 405. (101 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1956 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 408 kg more than 1956 Bristol 405. 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 (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Bristol 405. 2012 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1956 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1956 Bristol 405 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:
1956 Bristol 405 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 405 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 353 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1648 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4955 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1453 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 68 L |