2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2008 Ford F-350
To start off, 2008 Ford F-350 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Bristol Fighter. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Bristol Fighter 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 156 more horse power than 2008 Ford F-350. (362 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2008 Ford F-350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bristol Fighter weights approximately 368 kg more than 2008 Ford F-350. 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford F-350. (620 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford F-350.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bristol Fighter | 2008 Ford F-350 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Fighter | F-350 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7992 cc | 6802 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 518 HP | 362 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 714 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1475 kg | 1107 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 115 L |
