1951 Buick LeSabre vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick LeSabre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick LeSabre would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Buick LeSabre (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1997 Mercury MC4. (202 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Buick LeSabre should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercury MC4.
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, 1951 Buick LeSabre (517 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercury MC4. (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1951 Buick LeSabre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercury MC4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Buick LeSabre | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | LeSabre | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 517 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3650 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
