2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1966 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Fighter (518 HP) has 469 more horse power than 1966 Ford Cortina. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 580 kg more than 1966 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Cortina. (185 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 1966 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 36 L |
