1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Bristol 406. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Bristol 406 would be higher. At 3,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Mercury Comet (118 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Mercury Comet weights approximately 402 kg more than 1960 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, 1966 Mercury Comet (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Bristol 406. (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Bristol 406.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Bristol 406 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 406 | Comet |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2215 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 103 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1662 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2950 mm |