1958 Bristol 405 vs. 1974 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1974 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 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 5,764 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 405. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 788 kg more than 1958 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, 1974 Mercury Cougar (377 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 405. (152 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 405.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 405 | 1974 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 405 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5764 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1242 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |