1965 Bristol 408 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1970 Ford Falcon is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 5,130 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Bristol 408 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1970 Ford Falcon. (155 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 408 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 408 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, 1965 Bristol 408 (464 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Falcon. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 408 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 408 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5130 cc | 4093 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 464 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |