1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (301 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Ford Falcon weights approximately 74 kg more than 1966 Bristol 409. 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, 1997 Ford Falcon (515 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409. 1966 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1997 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 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1966 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 515 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1674 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 62 L |