1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 405. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 405 would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Comet. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Comet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 108 kg more than 1958 Bristol 405.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 405 | Comet |
Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 57 L |