2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1975 Ford Capri

To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ford Capri 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (55 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 465 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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 627 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Bristol Fighter 1975 Ford Capri
Make Bristol Ford
Model Fighter Capri
Year Released 2003 1975
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 1298 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 518 HP 55 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 714 Nm 87 Nm
Torque RPM 3600 RPM 3000 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.3:1 8.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1475 kg 1010 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 4290 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1360 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2560 mm


 

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