2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Ford Freestyle

To start off, 2005 Ford Freestyle is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Fighter 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 450 more horse power than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (210 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 255 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.

Because 2004 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Bristol Fighter 2005 Ford Freestyle
Make Bristol Ford
Model Fighter Freestyle
Year Released 2004 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7994 cc 2982 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 660 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5900 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 787 Nm 281 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 101.6 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 98.6 mm 79.5 mm
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1795 kg
Vehicle Length 4430 mm 5080 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1350 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2580 mm


 

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