2004 Bristol Blenheim vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 2004 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ford Corsair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ford Corsair would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 861 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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, 2004 Bristol Blenheim (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Blenheim | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Bristol | Ford |
Model | Blenheim | Corsair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5898 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1746 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2570 mm |