1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136

To start off, 1967 Bristol 409 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 (276 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1967 Bristol 409. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 should accelerate faster than 1967 Bristol 409. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 880 kg more than 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136.

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. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 has manual transmission. 1954 Mercedes-Benz W 136 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1967 Bristol 409 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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