2003 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2001 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2003 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Thunderbird 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. 2001 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 350 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 (529 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Thunderbird. (388 Nm). This means 2003 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Thunderbird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Bristol Blenheim | 2001 Ford Thunderbird | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | Thunderbird |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3933 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 249 HP |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 59 L |
