2002 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2009 Ford E-150
To start off, 2009 Ford E-150 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (351 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Ford E-150. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford E-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Ford E-150. 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, 2002 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford E-150. (389 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford E-150.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Bristol Blenheim | 2009 Ford E-150 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | E-150 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3510 mm |
