1957 Bristol 405 vs. 2005 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 2005 Mercury Marauder is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Marauder (303 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1957 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1957 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 645 kg more than 1957 Bristol 405. 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, 2005 Mercury Marauder (420 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Bristol 405. 2005 Mercury Marauder has automatic transmission and 1957 Bristol 405 has manual transmission. 1957 Bristol 405 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Mercury Marauder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Bristol 405 | 2005 Mercury Marauder | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 405 | Marauder |
Year Released | 1957 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 303 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 420 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |