1992 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1959 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Fairlane would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 344 kg more than 1992 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:
1992 Bristol Beaufighter | 1959 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Beaufighter | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 168 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2094 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |