1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2007 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2007 Ford Falcon is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2007 Ford Falcon. (200 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2007 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 2007 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 411 | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1969 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 3984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1581 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2930 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 70 L |
