1990 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1979 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 642 kg more than 1979 Ford Taunus.
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. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1979 Ford Taunus has manual transmission. 1979 Ford Taunus will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Bristol Beaufighter | 1979 Ford Taunus | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | Taunus |
Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2780 mm |