2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1982 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 7,992 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bristol Fighter (518 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1982 Lincoln Continental. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Bristol Fighter (714 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 477 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lincoln Continental. (237 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lincoln Continental.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 1982 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
Model | Fighter | Continental |
Year Released | 2005 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 3797 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 96.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 87 L |