1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1982 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1982 Ford Falcon is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 3,271 cc (6 cylinders), 1982 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ford Falcon (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ford Falcon weights approximately 110 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 1982 Ford Falcon (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1982 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 406 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 3271 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2830 mm |