1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine.
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. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1953 Ford 12 M has manual transmission. 1953 Ford 12 M will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 37 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2500 mm |
