1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1986 Ford Granada
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 Granada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ford Granada 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 201 more horse power than 1986 Ford Granada. (150 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1986 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 400 kg more than 1986 Ford Granada. 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 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ford Granada. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ford Granada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bristol Blenheim | 1986 Ford Granada | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Granada |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 2932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
