1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 15 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Bristol 405 (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Bristol 405 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 453 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 405 | Montego |
Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |