1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, both 1969 Bristol 410 and 1969 Mercury Montego were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 175 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (335 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego. 1969 Bristol 410 has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego 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 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 410 | Montego |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5211 cc | 4945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 142 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 463 Nm | 335 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 76.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1775 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |