1973 Bristol 411 vs. 2005 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2005 Ford Falcon is newer by 32 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (264 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2005 Ford Falcon. (210 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Bristol 411 weights approximately 227 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, 1973 Bristol 411 (455 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1973 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Bristol 411 | 2005 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 411 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6556 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 264 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 455 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.3 mm | 92.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.7 mm | 99.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1712 kg | 1485 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |