1979 Bristol 412 vs. 1997 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1997 Ford Falcon is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ford Falcon (205 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1979 Bristol 412. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Bristol 412 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1997 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, 1979 Bristol 412 (366 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ford Falcon. (357 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1979 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 1997 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2800 mm |