1969 Bristol 411 vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1971 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Bristol 411 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 239 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 15 kg more than 1969 Bristol 411.
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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 1969 Bristol 411 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego 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 | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 411 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 108 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 3010 mm |
