1960 Bristol 406 vs. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 15 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 2,215 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Bristol 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E (94 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1960 Bristol 406. (91 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1960 Bristol 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 70 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, 1960 Bristol 406 (174 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E. (160 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Bristol 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Bristol 406 | 1975 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 406 | E |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2215 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.7 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.6 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
