1955 Bristol 403 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1955 Bristol 403 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 71 more horse power than 1955 Bristol 403. (87 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Bristol 403.
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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Bristol 403. (146 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Bristol 403.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Bristol 403 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 403 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1955 | 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 | 87 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2980 mm |