2003 Bristol Fighter vs. 2009 Ford F-350
To start off, 2009 Ford F-350 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 218 more horse power than 2009 Ford F-350. (300 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 509 kg more than 2009 Ford F-350. 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 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford F-350. (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Fighter | 2009 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 115 L |
