1951 Ford Vedette vs. 1951 Mercury Roadster
To start off, both 1951 Ford Vedette and 1951 Mercury Roadster were released in the same year (1951). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,990 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Mercury Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Mercury Roadster (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1951 Ford Vedette. (66 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1951 Ford Vedette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 422 kg more than 1951 Ford Vedette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. 1951 Mercury Roadster has automatic transmission and 1951 Ford Vedette has manual transmission. 1951 Ford Vedette will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1951 Mercury Roadster will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ford Vedette | 1951 Mercury Roadster | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Vedette | Roadster |
Year Released | 1951 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2158 cc | 3990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 66 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1128 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2960 mm |