1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 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 15 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 409 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
