1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1964 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Bristol 409 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ford Falcon (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 900 kg more than 1964 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, 1966 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ford Falcon. (244 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ford Falcon. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1964 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1964 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 2890 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 282 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 20.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 700 kg |