1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2001 Ford Mustang
To start off, 2001 Ford Mustang is newer by 5 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, 2001 Ford Mustang (260 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1996 Bristol Blenheim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 447 kg more than 2001 Ford Mustang.
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, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Mustang. (410 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2001 Ford Mustang | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Mustang |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1298 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2670 mm |
