1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1979 Ford LTD
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ford LTD. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ford LTD 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 54 more horse power than 1979 Ford LTD. (297 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford LTD. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford LTD weights approximately 50 kg more than 1998 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, 1979 Ford LTD (525 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ford LTD will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1979 Ford LTD | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Blenheim | LTD |
Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5763 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 297 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 525 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3080 mm |