1982 Bristol Brigand vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1982 Bristol Brigand is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Bristol Brigand is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Bristol Brigand weights approximately 72 kg more than 1979 Ford LTD.
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:
| 1982 Bristol Brigand | 1979 Ford LTD | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Brigand | LTD |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1686 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 80 L |
