2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2009 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2009 Ford Expedition is newer by 6 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 212 more horse power than 2009 Ford Expedition. (306 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Expedition.
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 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Expedition. (365 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Expedition. 2009 Ford Expedition 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. 2009 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Fighter | 2009 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5408 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 365 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 106 L |