1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1986 Ford Capri
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Capri 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 250 more horse power than 1986 Ford Capri. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 558 kg more than 1986 Ford Capri. 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) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Capri. (95 Nm). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Capri. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1986 Ford Capri has manual transmission. 1986 Ford Capri 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 | 1986 Ford Capri | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Blenheim | Capri |
Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 351 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 95 Nm |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1182 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2400 mm |