1953 Bristol 404 vs. 1975 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1975 Mercury Comet is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bristol 404. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bristol 404 would be higher. At 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Bristol 404 (91 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1975 Mercury Comet. (74 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Bristol 404 should accelerate faster than 1975 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Comet weights approximately 390 kg more than 1953 Bristol 404.
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, 1975 Mercury Comet (197 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Bristol 404. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Bristol 404.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Bristol 404 | 1975 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 404 | Comet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2800 mm |