1959 Bristol 406 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 37 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 2,216 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (134 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1959 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1959 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 214 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (190 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Bristol 406 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 406 | E |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2216 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 78.7 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 70 L |