1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1956 Ford Consul
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Consul would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1956 Ford Consul. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 651 kg more than 1956 Ford Consul. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ford Consul. (124 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ford Consul. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1956 Ford Consul has manual transmission. 1956 Ford Consul 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 | 1956 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Consul |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 128 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2660 mm |
