2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Blenheim | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ferrari |
| Model | Blenheim | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |
