1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1951 Ford Consul
To start off, 1993 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP) has 188 more horse power than 1951 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 700 kg more than 1951 Ford Consul. 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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ford Consul. (101 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ford Consul. 1993 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Consul will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Bristol Blenheim | 1951 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Consul |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 40 HP |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2550 mm |
