2005 Bristol Fighter vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 7 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 133 more horse power than 2012 Ford F-250. (385 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford F-250.
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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford F-250. (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford F-250. 2012 Ford F-250 has automatic transmission and 2005 Bristol Fighter has manual transmission. 2005 Bristol Fighter will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ford F-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bristol Fighter | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Fighter | F-250 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7992 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 518 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 714 Nm | 548 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 6269 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2029 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1966 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3967 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 132 L |