1961 Bristol 407 vs. 1981 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1981 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 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 106 more horse power than 1981 Ford Falcon. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 215 kg more than 1981 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 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Falcon. (228 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Bristol 407 | 1981 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 407 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1981 |
| 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 | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
