2001 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1970 Ford Mustang

To start off, 2001 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Mustang. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Mustang would be higher. At 7,014 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1970 Ford Mustang. (99 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 156 kg more than 1970 Ford Mustang. 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, 1970 Ford Mustang (637 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm). This means 1970 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Bristol Blenheim. 2001 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1970 Ford Mustang has manual transmission. 1970 Ford Mustang will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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