1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1966 Ford Falcon. (106 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 481 kg more than 1966 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Falcon. (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Falcon. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 409 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1967 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 74.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 56 L |