2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 5 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 28 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Bristol Fighter.
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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430. 2008 Ferrari F430 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. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
Model | Fighter | F430 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4309 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 110 L |