1992 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1969 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1992 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ford Mustang 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. 1992 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 334 kg more than 1969 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. 1992 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1969 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1969 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Bristol Beaufighter | 1969 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Beaufighter | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3273 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 120 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1416 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2750 mm |
