1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 225 kg more than 1970 Ford Falcon. 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, 1961 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 407 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3273 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 259 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |