1961 Bristol 407 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 46 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 15 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Bristol 407 weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Bristol 407 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 407 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1581 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |