2004 Bristol Fighter vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2004 Bristol Fighter is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Bristol Fighter is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Bristol Fighter (660 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 478 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. (182 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Bristol Fighter should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Bristol Fighter.
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, 2004 Bristol Fighter (787 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 554 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S. (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Bristol Fighter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Bristol Fighter | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Bristol | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Fighter | S |
Year Released | 2004 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 660 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 787 Nm | 233 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2870 mm |