2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1959 Ford Anglia
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ford Anglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ford Anglia would be higher. At 5,900 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 587 kg more than 1959 Ford Anglia.
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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (529 Nm) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford Anglia. (72 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford Anglia. 2003 Bristol Blenheim has automatic transmission and 1959 Ford Anglia has manual transmission. 1959 Ford Anglia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Bristol Blenheim will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Bristol Blenheim | 1959 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Blenheim | Anglia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 38 HP |
Torque | 529 Nm | 72 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.9:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 808 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 31 L |