1967 Bristol 409 vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 45 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, 2012 Ford Falcon (240 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Falcon weights approximately 48 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (353 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bristol 409 | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 409 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1648 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2838 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 68 L |
