1973 Bristol 411 vs. 1993 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1993 Ford Falcon is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,556 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ford Falcon (268 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Bristol 411. (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1973 Bristol 411. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 67 kg more than 1993 Ford Falcon.
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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Falcon. (420 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Falcon. 1973 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 1993 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 411 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |