1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1967 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Comet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Comet 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 233 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 378 kg more than 1967 Mercury Comet. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1967 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | Blenheim | Comet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |