1986 Bristol Beaufighter vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 Bristol Beaufighter is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 223 kg more than 1986 Bristol Beaufighter.
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. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter has automatic transmission and 1969 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1969 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Bristol Beaufighter will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Bristol Beaufighter | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Bristol | Mercury |
| Model | Beaufighter | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 209 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1752 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3010 mm |
