1982 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1976 Ford Escort
To start off, 1982 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Escort 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 840 kg more than 1976 Ford Escort.
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 1976 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1976 Ford Escort 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 | 1976 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Beaufighter | Escort |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 45 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2420 mm |
