1965 Bristol 409 vs. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 43 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, 1965 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 411 kg more than 1965 Bristol 409.
Because 2008 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Bristol 409. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1965 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Bristol 409 | 2008 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 409 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 85 L |
