1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1970 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Falcon would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ford Falcon (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1976 Bristol 412. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1976 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1970 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, 1970 Ford Falcon (482 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Bristol 412. (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1970 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Bristol 412.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1970 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1976 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 482 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1464 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2830 mm |