1948 Bristol 400 vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 4,605 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (293 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1948 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1948 Bristol 400.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer (407 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Bristol 400 | 2006 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 400 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1948 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 4605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 293 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
