1979 Bristol 412 vs. 2006 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2006 Ford Falcon is newer by 27 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, 2006 Ford Falcon (220 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1979 Bristol 412. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 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 160 kg more than 2006 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 2006 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 2006 Ford Falcon. 1979 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2006 Ford Falcon has manual transmission. 2006 Ford Falcon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Bristol 412 | 2006 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | 412 | Falcon |
Year Released | 1979 | 2006 |
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 | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 366 Nm | 357 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2630 mm |