1965 Bristol 409 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1965 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1965 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409. 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450. (378 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Bristol 409 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 409 | 450 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4519 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 378 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1635 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 90 L |