2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Bristol Fighter 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 207 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1786 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Bristol Fighter. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (576 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion. 2005 Ford Excursion 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. 2005 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 2005 Ford Excursion | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | Excursion |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 6801 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 311 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 576 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 3261 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 167 L |