1985 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 2012 Ford F-150
To start off, 2012 Ford F-150 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Bristol Beaufighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Bristol Beaufighter 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. 2012 Ford F-150 weights approximately 633 kg more than 1985 Bristol Beaufighter.
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:
1985 Bristol Beaufighter | 2012 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | F-150 |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 360 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2383 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2012 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3670 mm |