1970 Bristol 411 vs. 1995 Mercury Tracer
To start off, 1995 Mercury Tracer is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Bristol 411. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Bristol 411 would be higher. At 6,277 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Bristol 411 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Bristol 411 (288 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (127 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Bristol 411 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercury Tracer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Bristol 411 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1995 Mercury Tracer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Bristol 411 (588 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercury Tracer. (154 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Bristol 411 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercury Tracer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Bristol 411 | 1995 Mercury Tracer | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 411 | Tracer |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6277 cc | 1839 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2510 mm |
