2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2012 Ford F-350
To start off, 2012 Ford F-350 is newer by 8 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 (525 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-350. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-350.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-350. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-350. 2012 Ford F-350 has automatic transmission and 2004 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2004 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-350 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 2012 Ford F-350 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | F-350 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 525 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1961 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 132 L |