2004 Bristol Blenheim vs. 2012 Ford F-250
To start off, 2012 Ford F-250 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Bristol Blenheim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Bristol Blenheim would be higher. At 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford F-250 (385 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Bristol Blenheim. (350 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford F-250 should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2012 Ford F-250 (548 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Bristol Blenheim. (500 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Ford F-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Bristol Blenheim.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Bristol Blenheim | 2012 Ford F-250 | |
| Make | Bristol | Ford |
| Model | Blenheim | F-250 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 548 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 6269 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1966 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3967 mm |
