1976 Bristol 412 vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1976 Bristol 412 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 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, 1976 Bristol 412 (422 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 has manual transmission. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Bristol 412 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Bristol 412 | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 412 | 220 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2710 mm |