1995 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2011 Ford Taurus is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,896 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Taurus (365 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Taurus weights approximately 236 kg more than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Taurus 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, 2011 Ford Taurus (474 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Bristol Blenheim. (440 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Bristol Blenheim.

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