1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1986 Ferrari Mondial

To start off, 1994 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 336 kg more than 1986 Ferrari Mondial.

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, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Mondial. 1994 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1986 Ferrari Mondial has manual transmission. 1986 Ferrari Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1994 Bristol Blenheim 1986 Ferrari Mondial
Make Bristol Ferrari
Model Blenheim Mondial
Year Released 1994 1986
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 5898 cc 3186 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 228 HP 267 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 440 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1746 kg 1410 kg
Vehicle Length 4880 mm 4540 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2910 mm 2660 mm