1966 Bristol 409 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1966 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1966 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Bristol 409 weights approximately 196 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Bristol 409. (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Bristol 409.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Bristol 409 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 409 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3130 mm |