2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2003 Ford GT
To start off, 2005 Bristol Fighter is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ford GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ford GT 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 25 more horse power than 2003 Ford GT. (493 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2003 Ford GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford GT weights approximately 45 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford GT. (678 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 2003 Ford GT | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 5409 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 105.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 66 L |
