1963 Bristol 408 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 45 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 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Bristol 408 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Bristol 408 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1963 Bristol 408 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (241 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Bristol 408 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 1963 Bristol 408 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 408 | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 463 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 62 L |