1988 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1982 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 565 kg more than 1982 Ford Mustang.
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. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1982 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1982 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Bristol Beaufighter | 1982 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | Mustang |
Year Released | 1988 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 87 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |