1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410.
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. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1952 Mercury Monterey has manual transmission. 1952 Mercury Monterey will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 410 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1952 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 410 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3000 mm |
