1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 400 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 850 kg more than 1951 Bristol 400. 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1951 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7003 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 453 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 5640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |