1998 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Lincoln Navigator
To start off, 2012 Lincoln Navigator is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Bristol Blenheim 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 41 more horse power than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 1002 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, 1998 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lincoln Navigator. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Lincoln Navigator | |
| Make | Bristol | Lincoln |
| Model | Blenheim | Navigator |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 2742 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5672 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1984 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3327 mm |
