2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 1989 Ford Aerostar
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Aerostar. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Aerostar 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 375 more horse power than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (143 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1989 Ford Aerostar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 65 kg more than 1989 Ford Aerostar. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Aerostar. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Aerostar.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 1989 Ford Aerostar | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | Aerostar |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3030 mm |
