2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 2013 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2013 Ford Mustang is newer by 9 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 111 more horse power than 2013 Ford Mustang. (414 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Mustang weights approximately 222 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Mustang. (529 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Fighter | 2013 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | Mustang |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 525 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1698 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4778 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |
