1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2000 Mercury Sable
To start off, 2000 Mercury Sable is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2000 Mercury Sable. (153 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercury Sable. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 235 kg more than 2000 Mercury Sable. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Bristol Blenheim. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Sable, 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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercury Sable. (251 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercury Sable.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2000 Mercury Sable | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | Blenheim | Sable |
Year Released | 1996 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 441 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2760 mm |