1967 Bristol 409 vs. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350
To start off, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Bristol 409. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Bristol 409 would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bristol 409 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bristol 409 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (200 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bristol 409 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bristol 409 weights approximately 52 kg more than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. 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, 1967 Bristol 409 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. (286 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Bristol 409 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350. 1967 Bristol 409 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 has manual transmission. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Bristol 409 | 1971 Mercedes-Benz 350 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 409 | 350 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5210 cc | 3499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.6 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 65.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1548 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2470 mm |