2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1989 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Falcon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Falcon 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 398 more horse power than 1989 Ford Falcon. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 55 kg more than 1989 Ford Falcon. 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 478 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Falcon. (236 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Falcon. 1989 Ford Falcon has automatic transmission and 2003 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2003 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Ford Falcon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1989 Ford Falcon | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | Falcon |
Year Released | 2003 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 3157 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |