1996 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2011 Ford E-150
To start off, 2011 Ford E-150 is newer by 15 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 3 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-150 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1996 Bristol Blenheim.
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 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford E-150. (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Bristol Blenheim | 2011 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | E-150 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2093 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3505 mm |
