1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1969 Bristol 411 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 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 215 more horse power than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (120 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 411 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1969 Bristol 411 (576 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. (189 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Bristol 411 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 1961 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 411 | 220 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 189 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 65 L |