1982 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1982 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 750 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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. 1982 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1971 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1971 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Bristol Beaufighter | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | Mustang |
Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 251 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |