2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1986 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Fairlane. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Fairlane 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 523 more horse power than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (137 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 92 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 483 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Fairlane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 1986 Ford Fairlane | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | Fairlane |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 660 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 787 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2950 mm |
