1958 Bristol 406 vs. 2009 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2009 Ford Falcon is newer by 51 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 296 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm). This means 2009 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406. 2009 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 1958 Bristol 406 has manual transmission. 1958 Bristol 406 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:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 2009 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 406 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
