1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1942 Tatra T87
To start off, 1951 Mercury Roadster is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Tatra T87. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Tatra T87 would be higher. 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 34 more horse power than 1942 Tatra T87. (74 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Mercury Roadster should accelerate faster than 1942 Tatra T87. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercury Roadster weights approximately 180 kg more than 1942 Tatra T87. 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 1942 Tatra T87 has manual transmission. 1942 Tatra T87 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 Mercury Roadster | 1942 Tatra T87 | |
Make | Mercury | Tatra |
Model | Roadster | T87 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1942 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 2968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |