1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1966 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1966 Mercury Comet is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Bristol 407. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Bristol 407 would be higher. At 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Bristol 407 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Mercury Comet. (118 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Bristol 407 should accelerate faster than 1966 Mercury Comet.
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, 1962 Bristol 407 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Mercury Comet. (258 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Bristol 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Mercury Comet.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1966 Mercury Comet | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 407 | Comet |
Year Released | 1962 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 3279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2950 mm |