2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ford 17. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ford 17 would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 601 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 484 kg more than 1968 Ford 17. 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 675 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | 17 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |
