1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1947 Talbot T 26
To start off, 1951 Mercury Roadster is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Talbot T 26. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Talbot T 26 would be higher. At 4,481 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Talbot T 26 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1947 Talbot T 26 (168 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1947 Talbot T 26 should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Talbot T 26 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1951 Mercury Roadster. 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 1947 Talbot T 26 has manual transmission. 1947 Talbot T 26 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 | 1947 Talbot T 26 | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Roadster | T 26 |
Year Released | 1951 | 1947 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4481 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 5060 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3130 mm |