1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1957 Ford 17M
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ford 17M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ford 17M would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 637 kg more than 1957 Ford 17M.
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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1957 Ford 17M has manual transmission. 1957 Ford 17M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1957 Ford 17M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Beaufighter | 17M |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2610 mm |
