1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1993 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1998 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ford Scorpio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 243 more horse power than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (108 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1993 Ford Scorpio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 485 kg more than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ford Scorpio. (178 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ford Scorpio. 1998 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1993 Ford Scorpio has manual transmission. 1993 Ford Scorpio 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 | 1993 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2770 mm |
