2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO 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 300 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 175 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 (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Bristol | Pontiac |
Model | Fighter | GTO |
Year Released | 2004 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 787 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 106.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |