1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (216 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Bristol 407 weights approximately 55 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (365 Nm @ 3650 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 1962 Bristol 407 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Bristol 407 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Bristol 407 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 407 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
