1949 Mercury Roadster vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1949 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1949 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1949 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 660 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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. 1949 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1977 Vauxhall Chevette has manual transmission. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1949 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Mercury Roadster | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
Model | Roadster | Chevette |
Year Released | 1949 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2279 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 3950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |