1951 Mercury Roadster vs. 1952 Talbot Saoutchik
To start off, 1952 Talbot Saoutchik is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercury Roadster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercury Roadster would be higher. At 4,480 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 Talbot Saoutchik is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Talbot Saoutchik (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1951 Mercury Roadster. (108 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Talbot Saoutchik should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercury Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Talbot Saoutchik weights approximately 250 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 1952 Talbot Saoutchik has manual transmission. 1952 Talbot Saoutchik 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 | 1952 Talbot Saoutchik | |
Make | Mercury | Talbot |
Model | Roadster | Saoutchik |
Year Released | 1951 | 1952 |
Engine Size | 3990 cc | 4480 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1800 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3160 mm |