1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C

To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Bristol 412. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Bristol 412 would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 412 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 412 weights approximately 234 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.

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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (260 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 1976 Bristol 412 has automatic transmission and 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has manual transmission. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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.

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