1994 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 209 kg more than 1994 Bristol Blenheim.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1994 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Bristol Blenheim | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | Blenheim | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2840 mm |
