1969 Bristol 410 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 410. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 410 would be higher. At 5,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1969 Bristol 410. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 should accelerate faster than 1969 Bristol 410. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1969 Bristol 410. 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, both vehicles can yield 463 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 410 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 410 | 560 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5211 cc | 5547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 463 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.4 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 94.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3080 mm |
