1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1968 Ford Escort
To start off, 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford Escort. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford Escort would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 920 kg more than 1968 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. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1968 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 1968 Ford Escort will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 1968 Ford Escort | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Beaufighter | Escort |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 75 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2370 mm |
