2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2005 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2005 Bristol Fighter and 2005 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 444 more horse power than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (74 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 509 kg more than 2005 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Bristol Fighter is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bristol Fighter. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Ford Fiesta, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 604 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Fiesta. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 2005 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 966 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 42 L |
