1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, both 1958 Bristol 406 and 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1958 Bristol 406. 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, 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 (186 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Bristol 406 | 1958 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 406 | 220 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |
