1980 Bristol Britannia vs. 1995 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1995 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Bristol Britannia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Bristol Britannia would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Bristol Britannia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Bristol Britannia weights approximately 148 kg more than 1995 Ford Thunderbird.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Bristol Britannia | 1995 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Britannia | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 230 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1604 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |