1951 Bristol 400 vs. 1971 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1971 Mercury Comet is newer by 20 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Comet (82 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1951 Bristol 400. (79 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1951 Bristol 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Comet weights approximately 54 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, 1971 Mercury Comet (178 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Bristol 400. (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Bristol 400.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 400 | 1971 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Comet |
Year Released | 1951 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2782 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1224 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |