1969 Bristol 411 vs. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis
To start off, 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 36 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 127 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (208 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis weights approximately 152 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Bristol 411 | 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 411 | Grand Marquis |
Year Released | 1969 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6286 cc | 4604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 1832 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 72 L |