1987 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, both 1987 Bristol Beaufighter and 1987 Ford RS 200 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,897 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 518 kg more than 1987 Ford RS 200.
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. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1987 Ford RS 200 has manual transmission. 1987 Ford RS 200 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Bristol Beaufighter | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5897 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 247 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2540 mm |