2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne 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 (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Fighter | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 102 L |