2000 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Ford Falcon
To start off, 2012 Ford Falcon is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Ford Falcon. (261 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2012 Ford Falcon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 36 kg more than 2012 Ford Falcon. 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, 2000 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ford Falcon. (391 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Falcon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 3983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4967 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1868 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2838 mm |
