1969 Bristol 410 vs. 2008 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2008 Ford Falcon is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ford Falcon (387 HP) has 172 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410.
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, 2008 Ford Falcon (520 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Bristol 410. (463 Nm). This means 2008 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Bristol 410.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 2008 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 410 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 387 HP |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| 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 |
