1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1968 Mercury Marauder
To start off, 1968 Mercury Marauder is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Marauder (205 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Marauder should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 754 kg more than 1959 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, 1968 Mercury Marauder (453 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Bristol 406 | 1968 Mercury Marauder | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 406 | Marauder |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2216 cc | 7003 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3160 mm |
