1963 Bristol 408 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Bristol 408. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Bristol 408 would be higher. At 6,589 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 340 kg more than 1963 Bristol 408.
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. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1963 Bristol 408 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Bristol 408 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 408 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5129 cc | 6589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
