1958 Bristol 406 vs. 1975 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1975 Mercury Cougar is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Mercury Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercury Cougar (152 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1958 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercury Cougar should accelerate faster than 1958 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 770 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, 1975 Mercury Cougar (378 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1975 Mercury Cougar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Bristol 406 | 1975 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 406 | Cougar |
Year Released | 1958 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 2030 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2910 mm |