1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1988 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Ford Mustang is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 603. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 603 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1988 Ford Mustang. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 531 kg more than 1988 Ford Mustang. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Mustang. (176 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1988 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | 603 | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1254 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
