1993 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina
To start off, 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Beaufighter is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter weights approximately 845 kg more than 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina.
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. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina has manual transmission. 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Beaufighter | 1966 Ford Lotus Cortina | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Beaufighter | Lotus Cortina |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 105 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 905 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2560 mm |
