1976 Bristol 412 vs. 2009 Mercury Milan
To start off, 2009 Mercury Milan is newer by 33 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. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 412 (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Milan. (160 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 412 should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Milan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Milan weights approximately 215 kg more than 1976 Bristol 412.
Because 1976 Bristol 412 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1976 Bristol 412. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Milan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Milan. (212 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 412 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Milan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 412 | 2009 Mercury Milan | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | 412 | Milan |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2730 mm |
