1946 Bristol 450 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bristol 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bristol 450 would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1946 Bristol 450. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1946 Bristol 450.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Bristol 450 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1946 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2980 mm |