1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1998 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1998 Ford Falcon is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Falcon (235 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Bristol 409 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1998 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Falcon. (395 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 1998 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 409 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |
