1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,286 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 411 (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercury Montclair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Bristol 411 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 411 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3110 mm |
