1993 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2002 Ford Escort

To start off, 2002 Ford Escort is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Bristol Blenheim 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2002 Ford Escort. (128 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 623 kg more than 2002 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1993 Bristol Blenheim 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 1993 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Escort, 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, 1993 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Escort. (178 Nm). This means 1993 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Escort. 1993 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 2002 Ford Escort has manual transmission. 2002 Ford Escort 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.

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