2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 1990 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2003 Bristol Fighter is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ford Mustang 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 413 more horse power than 1990 Ford Mustang. (105 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 215 kg more than 1990 Ford Mustang. 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 531 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Mustang. (183 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 1990 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | Mustang |
Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 45 L |